Full-Time

ISSE/Security Engineer

Posted on 5/12/2025

General Dynamics

General Dynamics

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense products and services

Compensation Overview

$161.2k - $212.8k/yr

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Reston, VA, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
  • 8+ years of related experience
  • Demonstrated experience with cybersecurity principles for Linux, Windows, and containerized platforms
  • Demonstrated experience with Sponsor's current A&A system or its predecessors
  • Demonstrated experience in all steps of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
  • Demonstrated experience creating system and application security test plans
  • Demonstrated experience preparing Body of Evidence and security reviews for security accreditations, and analyzing security test results and suggesting mitigation plans for identified risks
  • Demonstrated experience applying security risk assessments methodology to engineering activities
  • Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance
  • US Citizenship Required

General Dynamics operates in the aerospace and defense sector, providing essential products and services through four main divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace division manufactures high-performance business jets, while Marine Systems focuses on advanced naval vessels. Combat Systems produces land and amphibious combat vehicles and weapons, and Technologies offers IT services and cybersecurity solutions. The company aims to enhance national security through continuous innovation and the integration of advanced technologies.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1952

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts General Dynamics' AI and machine learning focus.
  • U.S. Navy's submarine expansion provides stable revenue for Marine Systems division.
  • Gulfstream G800's certification aligns with rising demand for long-range business travel.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from Asian manufacturers challenges Gulfstream's market position.
  • Supply chain issues may delay Virginia-Class submarine program.
  • Rising cybersecurity threats target defense contractors like General Dynamics.

What makes General Dynamics unique

  • General Dynamics leads in multi-domain warfare with its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle.
  • Gulfstream G800's certification as the longest-range business aircraft sets it apart.
  • Strategic collaboration with AWS enhances General Dynamics' cloud and cybersecurity capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Tender News
May 1st, 2025
General Dynamics Unveils Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle at Modern Day Marine 2025, Signaling U.S. Marine Corps Shift to Multi-Domain Warfare

General Dynamics unveils Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle at Modern Day Marine 2025, signaling U.S. Marine corps shift to multi-domain warfare.

PR Newswire
Apr 16th, 2025
Gulfstream G800 Earns Faa And Easa Certifications

World's Longest-Range Business Aircraft Certified with Enhanced Performance CapabilitiesSAVANNAH, Ga., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that the all-new Gulfstream G800, the world's longest-range business aircraft, has earned type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) along with certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and has done so with even greater performance capabilities than originally anticipated

PR Newswire
Mar 25th, 2025
General Dynamics Electric Boat Awarded $1 Billion Contract Modification For Long Lead Time Material For Virginia-Class Submarines

GROTON, Conn., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today it has been awarded a $1 billion undefinitized contract modification allowing Electric Boat to purchase long lead time materials for Virginia Class Block VI submarines as detailed in the U.S. Department of Defense contract announcement

The Defense Post
Mar 24th, 2025
General Dynamics Unveils Air Defense Variant of Pandur 6x6 Combat Vehicle

General Dynamics unveils Air Defense variant of Pandur 6x6 combat vehicle.

PR Newswire
Mar 14th, 2025
Gdit Announces Strategic Collaboration Agreement With Aws

Collaboration will deliver comprehensive cloud, AI and cybersecurity solutions to drive digital modernization, deliver efficiencies and advance government missions  FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics, announced today that it has expanded its technology partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) through a new Strategic Collaboration Agreement to drive digital modernization, deliver efficiencies and advance government missions