General Dynamics

Senior IT Security Specialist

General Dynamics$126K — $137K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree with 6 years of experience or a Bachelor's with 8 years of experience in a related field.
  • Experience with developing, testing, and administering security protocols for enterprise systems.
  • Proficiency in deploying and maintaining cybersecurity solutions.
  • Expertise in network infrastructure and server configuration support.
  • Skill in analyzing security incidents and implementing corrective actions.
  • Strong foundation in disaster recovery, cybersecurity incident response, and security controls.

Responsibilities

  • Provide security engineering and technical support for customer needs.
  • Implement security controls and countermeasures against cyber threats.
  • Deploy and maintain cybersecurity products to defend enterprise systems.
  • Support network infrastructure and hardware configurations.
  • Administer security policies to ensure system confidentiality and integrity.
  • Diagnose technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and remediate vulnerabilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills.
  • Flexible work hours to promote work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or equivalent relevant experience is required, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or

 

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Providing security engineering, systems integration, and technical support services to customers, you’ll develop and implement security controls, defenses, and countermeasures to prevent internal and external attacks against enterprise systems, networks, applications, email, and data.

 

You will deploy, configure, integrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize cybersecurity products that help defend the enterprise against malicious actors. These solutions may include firewalls, endpoint detection and response, intrusion detection and prevention, security information and event management, vulnerability management, email security, data loss prevention, encryption, and identity and access management technologies.

 

You will also install, configure, maintain, and support network infrastructure, servers, workstations, operating systems, and related hardware and software. In addition, you willl administer security policies that control physical and virtual access to systems while helping ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability, reliability, and performance of enterprise computing environments.

What you bring to the table:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a related specialized area or equivalent, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to develop, test, debug, and administer Enterprise products that support security protocols for established systems
  • Ability to apply current computer science technologies to the design, development, evaluation, integration, and support of secure computer systems and networks
  • Experience deploying, configuring, integrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise cybersecurity products
  • Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting network devices, servers, workstations, operating systems, and related hardware and software
  • Ability to analyze security alerts, diagnose technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions
  • Very strong knowledge of:
    • Disaster recovery and continuity-of-operations planning
    • Security incident response and handling methodologies
    • Current cyber threats, attack techniques, security controls, and defensive technologies
    • Cybersecurity product lifecycle management and operational support
    • Resource management principles and techniques
    • Server administration and systems engineering theories, concepts, and methods
    • System lifecycle management, including software security, maintenance, and usability
    • Information security program and project management principles and techniques
    • Network architecture, protocols, services, monitoring tools, and performance management
    • Endpoint, workstation, server, and network support practices
    • Security architecture concepts and enterprise architecture reference models
    • Applicable customer business processes and operations
    • System software and organizational design standards, policies, and authorized approaches
What sets you apart:
  • Creative and analytical thinking with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across cybersecurity, network, server, and computer environments
  • A collaborative mindset and commitment to team success
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
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 $126,862.00 - USD $137,269.00 /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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Join the dynamic team at General Dynamics, a leader in global defense, aerospace, and technology services. As a pivotal player in innovation and security, General Dynamics offers unparalleled job opportunities for professionals eager to advance their careers in a cutting-edge environment.

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At General Dynamics, we empower our employees to drive innovation and lead with integrity and excellence. With a commitment to professional growth and diversity, our team is at the forefront of developing solutions that make a difference in the world. Whether in engineering, cybersecurity, or project management, your work at General Dynamics will contribute to missions that matter.

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