Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

General Dynamics
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 164,382 - 209,420 annuallyFunction: CybersecurityExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Mentorship","Collaboration","Stakeholder management"]

Own mission-critical cybersecurity programs protecting DoD systems. Lead security design, RMF-based risk assessments, and system accreditation (including SSPs/POA&Ms/SCTMs) to achieve and sustain ATO/IATO outcomes and continuous monitoring. Architect advanced controls, integrate AI/ML for anomaly detection and automated risk scoring, and deploy/operate tools such as ACAS, Splunk, HBSS, and eMASS while guiding teams, mentoring engineers, and aligning security posture to evolving DoD guidance.

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General Dynamics
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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

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Job Summary

Own mission-critical cybersecurity programs protecting DoD systems. Lead security design, RMF-based risk assessments, and system accreditation (including SSPs/POA&Ms/SCTMs) to achieve and sustain ATO/IATO outcomes and continuous monitoring. Architect advanced controls, integrate AI/ML for anomaly detection and automated risk scoring, and deploy/operate tools such as ACAS, Splunk, HBSS, and eMASS while guiding teams, mentoring engineers, and aligning security posture to evolving DoD guidance.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead development, assessment, and authorization of complex DoD systems using RMF processes (including DAAPM 2.2, JSIG Rev 4, ICD-503).
  • •Create and manage RMF documentation artifacts (SSPs, POA&Ms, SCTMs, risk assessments) through the accreditation lifecycle.
  • •Guide teams to successful ATO/IATO achievement and ensure continuous monitoring and compliance across systems.
  • •Architect and implement advanced cybersecurity controls and resilience measures against evolving threats.
  • •Deploy and administer cybersecurity tools (ACAS, Splunk, HBSS) and security platforms (eMASS), and drive vulnerability scanning, mitigation, and incident-response readiness.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 164,382 - 209,420 annually
Perks:401kHealth InsuranceDentalVisionPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of cybersecurity experience with deep knowledge of RMF, ATO processes, and system accreditation.
  • •Demonstrated leadership in cybersecurity architecture, RMF compliance, and system accreditation.
  • •Strong experience with vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and ATO lifecycle management.
  • •Experience designing or integrating AI/ML-based cybersecurity solutions (e.g., anomaly detection or automated risk scoring) into mitigation actions.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience:10+ yearsDoDCybersecuritySystem accreditationRMFATO
Education:Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationMentorshipCollaborationStakeholder management
Certifications:CISSPCCSPCISMCEHCAPAWS SysOps AdministratorCloud+Linux EssentialsSplunkITILv4Project+
Tech Stack:RMFA&ADAAPM 2.2JSIG Rev 4ICD-503SSPPOA&MsSCTMsATOIATOContinuous monitoringAIMachine learningAnomaly detectionRisk scoringVulnerability scanningSTIGsEMASSACASSplunk

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.
Security Clearance:Top Secret/SCITop Secret SCI + Polygraph

Company Brief

General Dynamics
Provides IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, and mission support services to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, delivering large-scale technology solutions and managed services for national security and government operations.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Tysons / Fairfax, United States
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