MCCO Research and Development Engineer
About The Position
Join General Dynamics IT and be a part of a team that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges. Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Research and Development Engineer supporting MARFORCYBER located at Ft. Meade, MD. Our work depends on a Research and Development Engineer joining our team to deliver innovative solutions and conduct comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Conduct software and systems engineering research to support the development of new cyberspace capabilities. Identify and analyze potential vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and firmware components. Perform threat modeling and risk assessments to uncover potential attack vectors and vulnerabilities. Evaluate the security posture of cyberspace systems, including network protocols, operating systems, and applications. Research and analyze emerging trends and technologies in cyberspace such as AI, ML, and IoT. Leverage cybersecurity tools such as vulnerability scanners, penetration testing frameworks, and SIEM systems. Collaborate with MARFORCYBER teams to translate research findings into actionable recommendations and solutions. Drive innovation in cyberspace capabilities by developing prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred); additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- 8+ years of experience in research and development, systems engineering, or cybersecurity fields.
- Experience in vulnerability analysis of software, hardware, and firmware.
- Knowledge of threat modeling methodologies and risk assessment frameworks.
- Proficiency with cybersecurity tools such as vulnerability scanners, penetration testing frameworks, and SIEM systems.
- Familiarity with operating systems, network protocols, and application-level security.
- Understanding of emerging technologies such as AI, ML, and IoT.
- TS/SCI (or eligible).
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting advanced research projects in a government or defense setting.
- Knowledge of MARFORCYBER and USCYBERCOM missions.
- Familiarity with advanced modeling, simulation, and prototyping tools.
Responsibilities
- Conduct software and systems engineering research to support the development of new cyberspace capabilities.
- Identify and analyze potential vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and firmware components.
- Perform threat modeling and risk assessments to uncover potential attack vectors and vulnerabilities.
- Evaluate the security posture of cyberspace systems, including network protocols, operating systems, and applications.
- Research and analyze emerging trends and technologies in cyberspace such as AI, ML, and IoT.
- Leverage cybersecurity tools such as vulnerability scanners, penetration testing frameworks, and SIEM systems.
- Collaborate with MARFORCYBER teams to translate research findings into actionable recommendations and solutions.
- Drive innovation in cyberspace capabilities by developing prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions.
Benefits
- Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
