Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

General Dynamics

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On-site
Location
Springfield, VA
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$164,382–$209,420 / yr
Posted
52 days ago
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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer joins the Cyber and IT Risk Management team to lead mission-critical cybersecurity programs protecting Department of Defense systems. This role involves leading security design, risk assessments, and authorization strategies while mentoring junior engineers. Key responsibilities include managing the RMF lifecycle, creating documentation like SSPs and POA&Ms, and achieving ATO/IATO. The engineer will architect advanced controls, perform vulnerability scanning, and manage tools including ACAS, Splunk, HBSS, and eMASS. A significant focus involves leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop automated threat detection, anomaly identification, and prioritized remediation workflows. The position requires deep expertise in RMF processes, including DAAPM 2.2 and JSIG Rev 4, to ensure continuous compliance and system hardening within complex, high-impact national defense environments.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development, assessment, and authorization of complex DoD systems following RMF processes.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of RMF documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, and risk assessments.
  • Architect and implement advanced cybersecurity controls to ensure system resilience against evolving threats.
  • Integrate AI and machine learning technologies for threat detection, anomaly identification, and automated analysis.
  • Design AI-enabled workflows for automated vulnerability detection and continuous compliance monitoring.
  • Direct the deployment and administration of cyber tools such as ACAS, Splunk, and HBSS.
  • Lead vulnerability scanning, analysis, and mitigation strategies while supporting incident response planning.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers to foster technical growth and knowledge sharing.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with deep knowledge of RMF, ATO processes, and system accreditation.
  • Demonstrated leadership in cybersecurity architecture, RMF compliance, and system accreditation.
  • Strong technical experience with vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and ATO lifecycle management.
  • Fluency with DoD cybersecurity tools, processes, and secure configuration practices like STIGs and hardening guides.
  • Experience designing or integrating AI/ML-based cybersecurity solutions is highly desirable.
  • Preferred certifications include CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CEH, CAP, AWS SysOps Administrator, Cloud+, Linux Essentials, Splunk, ITILv4, Project+, eMASS, or HBSS.

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