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Cybersecurity Engineer

General Dynamics
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cybersecurity Compliance, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Strategies
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team, specializing in designing and implementing secure communication solutions using layered commercial products that meet NSA's Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) standards. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of CSfC architecture for both Data-at-Rest (DAR) and Data-in-Transit (DiT) and proven experience in creating compliant and secure systems.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and manage secure communications solutions based on CSfC standards and guidelines.
  • Develop and maintain compliant architectures for Data-at-Rest (DAR) and Data-in-Transit (DiT).
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure systems meet operational requirements for data security and classified communications.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve CSfC-related technical challenges swiftly and effectively.
  • Stay current with emerging cybersecurity technologies and CSfC updates to continually improve solutions and compliance.
  • Create technical documentation that supports CSfC solutions, including system design plans, configuration baselines, and compliance reports.
  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis of CSfC implementations to identify and remediate security gaps.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
  • Minimum 7 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years of direct, hands-on experience with CSfC capability packages.
  • Solid knowledge and expertise in secure system engineering and communication protocols.
  • Familiarity with the NSA's CSfC program, guidelines, policies, and standards.
  • Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret
  • Location: Onsite / occasional hybrid allowed
  • ship
  • Valid US Passport
  • DoD 8140 IAT II compliant

Preferred Certifications:
  • Security
  • SSCP
  • CySA
  • PenTest
  • CASP
  • GCIH
  • CISSP
  • GSLC

The likely salary range for this position is $199,750 - $270,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Salary : $199,750 - $270,250

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