General Dynamics

Cybersecurity Engineering Support Specialist

General Dynamics • $101K — $109K *
Manassas, VA 20110In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus 5 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of experience.
  • Hands-on experience executing the RMF lifecycle, package ownership of ATO processes.
  • Deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4/Rev 5 security controls and assessment.
  • Practical experience applying and verifying STIGs across various systems.
  • Proficiency with ACAS/Nessus and SCAP Compliance Checker for vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

  • Shepherd multiple Navy information systems through the full Authorization to Operate (ATO) lifecycle.
  • Build and maintain comprehensive authorization packages including SSPs, SAPs, and other essential documents.
  • Develop and review authorization boundary diagrams that define system scope and interfaces.
  • Assess NIST SP 800-53 security controls and craft defensible narratives for compliance.
  • Implement STIGs and track remediation efforts through to resolution.
  • Conduct vulnerability scans and translate findings into actionable remediation plans.
  • Manage POA&M items including creation, tracking, risk characterization, and closure.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on Navy-specific projects and processes.
  • Conducive Agile environment promoting multi-tasking along competing priorities.
  • Active involvement in continuous monitoring and security assessments.
  • Hands-on engagement with cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and techniques.
  • Potential for career growth and development within the organization.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES

As a Cybersecurity Engineering Support Specialist, you will own the end-to-end RMF lifecycle for Navy information systems - from categorization through authorization and continuous monitoring. You will be the primary technical authority for building, maintaining, and defending ATO packages across multiple systems simultaneously. The ideal candidate combines deep RMF expertise with systems engineering fundamentals, translates security requirements into actionable guidance, and thrives managing competing priorities in an Agile environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Shepherd multiple Navy information systems through the full ATO lifecycle (Categorize, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, Monitor)
  • Build and maintain complete authorization packages: SSPs, SAPs, SARs, RARs, POA&Ms, architectural diagrams, HW/SW inventories, and continuous monitoring strategies
  • Develop, review, and maintain authorization boundary diagrams that clearly delineate system scope, data flows, interconnections, and external interfaces
  • Assess and validate NIST SP 800-53 security controls; write control satisfaction narratives with rigor to withstand SCA/AO scrutiny
  • Implement and validate STIGs across diverse system components; track findings through resolution or risk acceptance
  • Conduct vulnerability scans (ACAS/Nessus, SCAP), interpret results, and translate findings into remediation plans and residual risk determinations
  • Manage POA&M items end-to-end - creation, milestone tracking, risk characterization, and closure with evidence
  • Coordinate with system owners, ISSMs/ISSOs, SCAs, and AOs to adjudicate risk and achieve authorization decisions on schedule
  • Support continuous monitoring including periodic control assessments, ongoing authorization evidence collection, and change-impact analysis
  • Integrate security assessment activities into DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines where applicable


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • RMF Mastery: Hands-on experience executing the full RMF lifecycle (NIST SP 800-37) from categorization (FIPS 199/CNSSI 1253) through ATO and continuous monitoring - not just familiarity, but package ownership
  • Control Assessment: Deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4/Rev 5; ability to assess implementations, write defensible narratives, and identify gaps
  • STIG Implementation: Practical experience applying and verifying STIGs across OSes, network devices, databases, and applications using STIG Viewer and SCAP tools
  • Vulnerability Management: Proficiency with ACAS/Nessus and SCAP Compliance Checker; ability to interpret results and drive remediation
  • Documentation: Proven ability to produce audit-ready RMF artifacts (SSPs, SARs, SAPs, RARs, POA&Ms) that satisfy AO requirements
  • Stakeholder Communication: Can translate technical findings into risk-informed language for system owners, PMs, and AOs
  • Multi-System Management: Organizational skills to track controls, findings, and milestones across concurrent authorization efforts
  • Systems Engineering Foundation: Understanding of system architectures, data flows, boundaries, and how security requirements map to implementations


WHAT SETS YOU APART
  • Experience with Navy RMF implementation, including Navy-specific overlays, NAVSEA processes, and authorization workflows
  • Proficiency with eMASS and VRAM
  • Experience with DoD cloud authorization (IL4-IL6), FedRAMP reciprocity, or container security (Kubernetes/OpenShift)
  • Relevant certifications: Security+, CISSP, CAP, CISM, and/or AWS security certs (IAM/IAT Level II/III per DoD 8140)
  • Experience with DevSecOps toolchains and security gates in CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience supporting SCA evaluations or serving as an ISSE/ISSM
  • Track record of achieving ATO decisions on schedule across multiple systems
  • Works independently under limited direction across concurrent efforts
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
  • Active Secret clearance


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 $101,357.00 - USD $109,672.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

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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Learn more about General Dynamics
Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
NASDAQ
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