General Dynamics

Cyber Security Analyst - SIEM Engineer

General Dynamics$142K — $158K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics and 8+ years experience, or Master's degree and 6+ years experience
  • Active Department of Defense Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 8+ years of hands-on Information Assurance and cybersecurity engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Splunk as an Administrator and Dashboard Developer
  • Hands-on experience with UNIX/LINUX command-line security audits

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage enterprise SIEM operations for the SPRINT Next program
  • Utilize industry-leading tools like Splunk and Nessus to enhance cybersecurity posture
  • Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities and Body of Evidence development
  • Collaborate with team leaders and government customers to deliver effective security solutions
  • Drive professional growth within a senior cybersecurity engineering role

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional impact and growth
  • Engagement in a high-impact classified defense environment
  • Collaboration with government customers and internal teams
  • Dynamic Cyber Security team environment
  • Support of mission-critical defense programs
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Current or active Department of Defense Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required with ability to obtain a Polygraph is required at time of 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

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cyber Security Analyst / SIEM Engineer to join our SPRINT Next program team in San Antonio, Texas. In this position, you will serve as a security engineer responsible for administering and advancing our enterprise SIEM environment, while ensuring full compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community security frameworks. You will play a hands-on role in both the technical execution and leadership of our cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability management, and accreditation programs across the full system lifecycle.

What You'll Experience
  • Taking ownership and leadership of enterprise SIEM operations and security dashboard development in a high-impact classified defense environment supporting the SPRINT Next program
  • Directly influencing program cybersecurity posture through hands-on use of industry-leading tools including Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, and SCAP Compliance Checker
  • Part of a dynamic Cyber Security team suporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities and Body of Evidence development that shape program accreditation success
  • Collaborating with program leaders, engineers, and government customers to deliver meaningful security solutions aligned to mission needs
  • A strong opportunity for professional impact and growth within a senior-level cybersecurity engineering role on a mission-critical defense program
What You Bring to the Table
  • 8+ years of hands-on Information Assurance and cybersecurity engineering experience, with demonstrated knowldge of security documentation and requirements analysis
  • Proven expertise as a Splunk Administrator and Dashboard Developer, designing and maintaining dashboards that meet NIST and JSIG cybersecurity control requirements
  • Hands-on proficiency with ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scanning and SCAP Compliance Checker for continuous monitoring, system assessments, and STIG validation
  • Strong working knowledge of RMF processes, including the development and maintenance of Body of Evidence (BoE) documentation and support of full A&A/C&A lifecycle activities
  • Hands-on experience with UNIX/LINUX command-line security audits.
  • Technical knowledge of UNIX/LINUX and Windows operating systems.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with government security standards including ICD 503, NISPOM, NIST 800-53, and DIACAP, RMF
What Sets You Apart
  • CISSP certification is strongly preferred and reflects the senior level of expertise this role demands
  • Splunk certifications such as Splunk Core Certified Power User or Administrator highlight your technical depth in SIEM operations
  • Experience security planning, cost, and risk analyses at the program level within a classified DoD or Intelligence Community environment
  • Experience supporting environments based on Joint Special Access Program (JSIG) in implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Ability to synthesize complex compliance requirements into auditable, practical security solutions that satisfy both technical and customer expectations
  • Srong and proven hands-on experience with UNIX/LINUX command-line security audits.
  • Strong and proven technical knowledge of UNIX/LINUX and Windows operating systems.
  • Familiarity with additional SIEM platforms such as IBM QRadar or Microsoft Sentinel further strengthens your ability to bring broad security monitoring expertise to the team

 

INTERFACE:

  • Primary interfaces are Government Program Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Operational Team Leads, internal customers, external customers, suppliers
  • Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with all team members and across all teams

 

A minimum  Must meet DoD 8570.1/8140 certification requirements with CE at the IAM Level II or IAT Level III baseline or above.

 

Workplace Options: This position is based 100% on-site in San Antonio, Texas.

 

 

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Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $142,696.00 - USD $158,303.00 /Yr.

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General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
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