Senior Information System Security Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Reston, VA
Salary
$161,500–$218,500 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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Similar $173k
This role $190k
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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $150,828–$195,212 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $190k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

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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.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Information System Security Engineer

As a Senior Information System Security Engineer at GDIT, you will deliver security solutions for enterprise information systems and network architectures to protect data flows across various devices. You will provide technical expertise to ensure systems meet Information Assurance requirements, design integrated security and physical control solutions, and manage risk throughout the design lifecycle using the Risk Management Framework. Your daily work involves developing system test plans, analyzing scan results to prioritize remediation, and translating business requirements into actionable technical designs for classified systems. To succeed, you must possess advanced Windows administration skills, Linux proficiency, and experience with C2S Cloud or DevOpsSec. You will utilize tools such as ACAS, Trellix, Splunk, and STIGs while ensuring compliance with 8570 standards to secure mission-critical infrastructure within the intelligence community and special access programs.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical expertise to ensure systems meet Information Assurance requirements and are properly accredited.
  • Design and recommend integrated security system and physical control solutions to protect confidential data.
  • Manage the Authorization and Accreditation process using the Risk Management Framework for classified systems.
  • Deliver engineering services to manage information-related risks across various network architectures.
  • Translate client business requirements into actionable technical designs during the strategic design process.
  • Develop comprehensive system test plans to assess the security posture of information systems.
  • Analyze scan results and security findings to prioritize remediation efforts and implement corrective measures.

What we're looking for

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
  • 8 or more years of related experience.
  • Must be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) by the date of security indoctrination.
  • Advanced Windows administration capabilities and Linux proficiency are required.
  • Experience with ACAS, Trellix, Splunk, and STIGs is required.
  • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI and Poly.

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