Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

Clearance Requirements:

Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with applying NIST Risk Management Framework
• Experience with specific RMF overlays
• Strong knowledge of cyber security technology and trends
• Recognizes and incorporates various security designs and lessons learned
• Effective in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions as they affect the cyber design and implementation
• Strong ability in reporting relevant cyber systems engineering design
• Regular contact with senior levels of security work groups
• Ability to lead security work groups
• Works under limited direction
• Contact with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams
• Frequent contact with the external customers' security professionals
• Experience with FedRAMP, DoD Impact Levels, and cloud SRG and reference implementations
• Strong security and administration skills in Linux and Windows
• Familiarity with cloud native environments and tools such as containers and container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes, Rancher)
• Knowledge of standard DoD security tools - STIGs, ACAS / Nessus, HBSS / EPO, etc.
• Hands-on knowledge with Identity Management systems - Active Directory, LDAP/Kerberos, SAML, OAuth, etc.
• Strong knowledge of network security: DNS, TLS, firewalls, NAT, intrusion detection, etc. Software-Defined Networks (SDN) a plus.
• Broad understanding of security standards such as CVE, CVSS, various NIST standards, FIPS 140 and 199, etc.
• Experience working in a modern software development environment (Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps)
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Good data analysis skills with, e.g., Word, Excel, Python, or other tools
• Good communications skills: interpersonal, written, and public speaking / presentations
• Experience with doc-as-code, markdown, ansible and test automation frameworks
• Requires TS//SCI Clearance

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Target salary range: USD $142,601.00/Yr. - USD $158,198.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world's most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what's possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran