Systems Security Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Dedham, MA
Salary: $140,578–$146,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $174k

This role $143k

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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $139,819–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $143k versus about $174k 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.

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TL;DR · Systems Security Engineer

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As a Systems Security Engineer within the engineering team, you will design and develop specifications for mission-critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices. Your daily responsibilities involve collaborating with software and validation engineering teams to deliver high-speed data solutions while managing system security requirements throughout the entire product development lifecycle. You will perform functional analysis, conduct trade studies, and design system security architectures. The role requires expertise in real-time multi-threaded Embedded System architecture using Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques. Key technical competencies include NSA approved Cryptography/Encryption, security requirements analysis, and the potential application of AI for innovation. Preferred qualifications include CISSP or INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP certifications. This role focuses on solving complex security challenges within the domain of high-speed data systems and specialized cybersecurity hardware.

Skills

NSA-certified Cybersecurity Cryptography Encryption Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Agile Security Requirements Analysis AI Systems Engineering

What you'll do

Design and develop specifications for mission-critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices.
Develop real-time multi-threaded Embedded System architecture using Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
Analyze and maintain system security requirements throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
Conduct trade studies and perform functional analysis to design system security.
Deliver high-speed data solutions in coordination with software and validation engineering teams.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field.
5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
Experience in the design and development of NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices.
Agile experience (preferred).
NSA approved Cryptography/Encryption (preferred).
CISSP certification or INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP certification (preferred).

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