Cyber Systems Engineer
General Dynamics
- Location
- Manassas, VA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $90.8k – $100.8k/yr
Skills
About this role
Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret 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 ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: The Multipurpose Interface Trainer (MIT) team is a cross functional team responsible for delivering cutting edge training systems to submarine fleets of both the US Navy and Royal Australian Navy. The MIT team’s work is fast-paced and exciting; involving the implementation and administration of both on premises and remotely accessible enterprise compute resources running cutting-edge software builds to deliver training for systems and capabilities that are not yet present in the Submarine Fleet. Training is deployed to Navy Bases including San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Bangor, Norfolk, Groton, Kings Bay, and Perth, Australia.
As a Cyber Systems Engineer on the MIT team, you will execute cybersecurity operations across secure, classified environments in support of submarine training systems used by both the US Navy and Royal Australian Navy. You will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining information systems as well monitoring and maintaining their security posture to support system Assessment and Authorization activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable government security frameworks and standards. The ideal candidate brings developing expertise in cybersecurity engineering, demonstrates initiative on assignments, and is comfortable working with moderate supervision in a mission-focused environment.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret 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. Expected Tasking:
Perform day-to-day operation and maintenance of security controls across classified information systems including SIPRNet and other secure networks. Assist with the deployment and configuration of custom and commercial software to information systems both in development and customer deliverable environments. Develop and maintain security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and contingency plans for new and fielded information systems. Contribute to Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities including preparing authorization package artifacts and coordinating with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs). Conduct vulnerability scans using ACAS/Nessus and SCAP Compliance Checker, interpret results, and develop and track remediation plans. Implement and enforce US Government security standards including NIST, DCSA, and COMSEC requirements on classified information systems. Apply and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across Linux and Windows-based systems. Monitor and respond to cybersecurity events and incidents across the classified environment. Support continuous monitoring activities to maintain system Authorization to Operate (ATO).
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, or another related field. Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, including Risk Management