Cyber Systems Engineer Senior

General Dynamics Information Technology • Springfield, VA

2d • $96,569 - $130,651 • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer III – ECDS (Cross Domain Engineer) to support our Intelligence Community customer in Springfield, VA. In this role, you will lead the engineering and security design of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), guide the evaluation of new technologies, ensure alignment with mission requirements, and assist in driving future capabilities.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience as a Cyber Engineer across application, system, DoD Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II, and network cybersecurity domains
• Hands-on experience working with Cross Domain Solutions
• Experience with system accreditation processes and operational support for CDS environments
• Experience developing systems, products, or processes using a total‑systems engineering approach

Nice To Haves

• CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker (EC‑Council)
• CASP+ – CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner
• Additional cybersecurity or engineering certifications a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the security design, architecture, and engineering of Cross Domain Solutions.
• Conduct analysis of alternatives for new or evolving data flows.
• Identify solution constraints and define evaluation criteria.
• Prepare complex design packages integrating multiple enterprise systems.
• Update design documents to incorporate new information, operational insights, and lessons learned.
• Develop technical point papers and documentation on CDS-related topics.
• Gather and validate requirements from stakeholders and mission partners.
• Schedule and participate in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to discuss design and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate implementation timelines and technical approaches with engineering and project management personnel.
• Provide technical inputs to support government strategy, planning, and modernization efforts.
• Collaborate effectively on integrated technical teams.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical solutions to Cross Domain engineers.
• Train team members on new technologies and engineering approaches.

Benefits

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees