Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • VA-Manassas, VA

11h • $77,843 - $86,358 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the design and implemention of Cybersecurity capabilities for Navy systems. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in systems engineering principles with an interest in Cybersecurity, and is eager to contribute to critical defense systems while working in an Agile team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: : Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity capabilities, including access control, auditing, network firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, and encryption requirements for data-at-rest and data-in-motion
• Strong interest in systems engineering principles and practices
• Strong interest in requirements management and traceability
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity standards including ICD-503, NIST 800-53, DJSIG, or the DoD 8500 series
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well-versed in MS Office products
• Experience working in an Agile environment

Responsibilities

• Design Cybersecurity capabilities to meet Navy requirements and protect systems against emerging Cyber threats
• Analyze current systems engineering documentation and processes
• Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments on current systems and processes
• Decompose government-provided requirements and security controls into system-level requirements
• Support team efforts to create/update requirement and accreditation documentation
• Collaborate with management, development, testing, and logistics team leads
• Ensure system engineering tasks are completed in a timely manner to allow other components of the team to meet timelines
• Collaborate on Authorization and Accreditation efforts with accreditation stakeholders

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level