Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

ID: 2026-70940
USA-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 2/17/2026
Category: Cyber
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

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.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation 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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a member of a cybersecurity team responsible for assessing Navy information systems for compliance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Perform security assessments and tasks related to the RMF authorization process
• Prepare artifacts needed for Security Authorization packages, to include System Security Plans (SSPs), architectural overviews, system categorizations, Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Risk Assessment Reports (RARs), Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&M) summaries and continuous monitoring plans
• Perform system validations, assess NIST SP 800-53 security controls, peform security scans, implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and perform other continuous monitoring ativities
• Conduct vulnerability scans and compliance checks in a DevSecOps environment
• Collaborate with teams, customers, and stakeholders to solve complex cybersecurity challenges

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong expertise in systems engineering and cybersecurity frameworks like NIST SP 800-53
• Experience and working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience with STIGs, security policies, and vulnerability assessments for different systems and devices
• Proficiency in developing RMF documentation and performing compliance scans
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Familiarity with software engineering diciplines from requirements development to validation

What sets you apart:

• Experience with the Navy implementation of RMF
• Experience with eMASS and VRAM
• Familiarity and experience with cybersecurity implementation within cloud and containerized environments
• CompTIA Security+, CISSP, AWS certifications
• Strong organizational and analytical skills as well as practical problem-solving and decision skills
• Participation in cybersecurity working groups and agile teams
• Proficient use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Proficient understanding of cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIACAP, STIGs and other government security specifications and guidelines
• Proficient knowledge of cyber security technology and trends
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient ability in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions as they affect the cyber design and implementation
• Proficient ability to clearly report relevant cyber systems engineering design
• Works under limited direction
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $124,216.00 - USD $137,803.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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