Cybersecurity Engineer SME

General Dynamics Information Technology • Honolulu, HI

2d • $169,604 - $229,464 • Onsite

About The Position

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Cybersecurity Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government. We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer SME to serve as the senior cybersecurity authority supporting a mission-critical defense program in Oahu, Hawaii. This role is responsible for enterprise cybersecurity architecture, risk management, compliance oversight, incident response leadership, and long-term security modernization strategy across classified and unclassified environments. The ideal candidate is a strategic cybersecurity leader with deep technical expertise, experience operating within DoD frameworks, and the ability to advise senior government leadership on risk posture and mission assurance.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility strongly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting DoD or federal IT environments.
• Deep understanding of: Risk Management Framework (RMF) Continuous monitoring and vulnerability management Network and endpoint security technologies Secure system architecture Incident response methodologies
• Experience supporting classified network environments (e.g., SIPR, JWICS, or equivalent).
• Cyber Security Architecture
• Information System Security
• Risk Management Framework
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Pacific or INDOPACOM-aligned missions.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures.
• Familiarity with cross-domain solutions.
• Experience securing hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
• Prior experience leading cybersecurity modernization initiatives on large defense contracts.
• CISSP (highly preferred)
• CISM or CRISC
• CASP+ or Security+
• CEH or equivalent incident response certification
• CCSP (for cloud security environments)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned with DoD policies and mission objectives.
• Lead cybersecurity architecture reviews and approve technical security designs.
• Establish security baselines and ensure enforcement across systems and networks.
• Drive long-term modernization initiatives to enhance security posture and resilience.
• Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including system categorization, control implementation, assessment support, and ATO package development.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD cybersecurity directives and DISA STIG requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support cybersecurity inspections, audits, and continuous monitoring efforts.
• Oversee cybersecurity operations including monitoring, detection, and response.
• Lead incident response efforts for cyber events affecting mission systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate remediation actions.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.
• Architect and secure enterprise environments including: Network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation) Endpoint security (EDR/XDR) Identity and Access Management (IAM) Cloud security (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) Data protection and encryption Integrate Zero Trust principles where applicable.
• Ensure secure configuration management and vulnerability remediation.
• Develop cybersecurity policies, standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide executive-level briefings on cybersecurity posture, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate system security documentation and reporting metrics.
• Provide technical oversight to cybersecurity engineers and analysts.
• Mentor junior staff and promote cybersecurity best practices across the program.
• Collaborate with network, systems, cloud, and application teams to ensure secure system integration.

Benefits

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
• 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