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General Dynamics Information Technology · 13 hours ago

Cybersecurity Engineering Lead

USA VA Falls Church

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$162K/yr - $218K/yr

10+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is involved in supporting and securing complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. The Cybersecurity Engineering Lead will oversee the engineering team and implement cybersecurity strategies while ensuring compliance and optimizing cybersecurity tools.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the Cybersecurity Manager in developing and implementing a cybersecurity strategy by overseeing the engineering team, supervising staff, and mentoring team members

Lead the deployment of cybersecurity tools and frameworks, provide technical guidance, and act as the primary liaison with government partners and stakeholders

Oversee initiatives to drive rapid improvements and foster a professional, collaborative team culture

Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of cybersecurity tools, including SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Search), log management systems, and endpoint solutions

Configure and maintain cybersecurity tools while creating real-time alerts, dashboards, and use cases for threat detection

Apply expertise to ensure solutions are scalable and aligned with cybersecurity best practices

Build and maintain compliance documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, and accreditation artifacts

Utilize eMASS and implement DISA STIGs, SCAP/SCC scans, and other tools to meet accreditation and evaluation criteria

Create and manage technical documentation, processes, and reports tailored to leadership, stakeholders, and team needs

Respond to customer and team inquiries, engage in regular staff meetings, and deliver effective communication of cybersecurity efforts to leadership

Provide customer-facing support, acting as the primary escalation point for technical issues while delivering high-level service and ensuring mission success

Handle after-hours on-call support, troubleshooting, and resolution activities as needed

Qualification

Cyber Security ManagementSIEM ToolsRMFDISA STIGSystems EngineeringServer AdministrationScriptingCompliance/AccreditationVirtualization/StorageAdditional Technologies

Required

Secret clearance level must currently possess

Secret clearance level must be able to obtain

10+ years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information assurance, or a related field—or equivalent experience

10+ years in IT, cybersecurity, or information assurance roles, with at least 4+ years of demonstrated leadership experience

2+ years of Red Hat Linux engineering

2+ years of Windows Server Administration

2+ years working with SIEM platforms, preferably Splunk or Elastic Search

Experience applying DISA STIGs, using SCAP/SCC scanning tools, and working with CCRI and RMF processes

Must possess the appropriate baseline certification(s) to achieve a minimum of DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (i.e., CompTIA Security+ CE) prior to start

Active SECRET security clearance required and must be maintained

Preferred

Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, or BASH scripting is highly preferred

Experience with Apache Kafka or Confluent is a plus

Familiarity with TLS and SSL certificate management

Knowledge or experience with VMware ESXi, NetApp, or SAN architectures

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

Full flex work weeks

Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees