Full-Time

Cyber Security Incident Handler – Senior

Posted on 2/28/2025

General Dynamics

General Dynamics

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense products and services

Compensation Overview

$83.4k - $103.5kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

San Antonio, TX, USA

Onsite work required.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Requirements
  • Cybersecurity
  • Incident Handling
  • Incident Response
  • 5 + years of related experience
  • US Citizenship required
  • One IAT Level III certification (i.e. CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP)
  • One CSSP-Incident Responder certification (i.e. CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CHFI, CySA+, GCFA, GCIH, SCYBER, PenTest+)
Responsibilities
  • Provide and configure Incident Response Infrastructure Support (IRIS)
  • Continuous network monitoring
  • Document, track, and report incidents from initial detection through resolution
  • Collect and analyze network intrusion data
  • Perform incident triage to determine scope, urgency, and potential operational impact of vulnerability related incidents
  • Create custom signatures or correlation rules to detect/prevent incidents
  • Serve as SME and liaison to external incident response personnel
  • Provide forensics collections, intrusion correlation tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation support
  • Develop incident handling response guidance, SOPs and workflows
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with ICD 502 - Integrated Defense of the Intelligence Community Information Environment, and ICD 503 - IC Information Technology Systems Security Risk Management
  • Ability to handle unstructured customer conversations and generate written technical reports and materials, addressing technical capabilities and policy changes
  • Ability to conduct research combined with threat hunting inclinations on relevant security topics and threats and develop response strategy and documentation to identify existing threats and vulnerabilities within the environment

General Dynamics operates in the aerospace and defense sector, providing essential products and services for national and global security 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 stands out by integrating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into its offerings, aiming to lead in defense technology evolution.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1952

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic collaboration with AWS enhances digital modernization and government mission support.
  • Continuous dividend increases reflect strong financial health and investor confidence.
  • Significant investments from asset management firms indicate strong market confidence.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach exposed vulnerabilities in cybersecurity measures, affecting trust and reputation.
  • Reliance on AWS partnership may expose cloud security vulnerabilities to cyber threats.
  • New leadership in Ordnance and Tactical Systems could disrupt operational efficiency.

What makes General Dynamics unique

  • General Dynamics integrates AI and machine learning into defense products for innovation.
  • The company offers a diverse portfolio across aerospace, marine, combat, and technology sectors.
  • Gulfstream jets set industry standards for performance and luxury in business aviation.

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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

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

MarketBeat
Mar 6th, 2025
Aigen Investment Management LP Invests $4.94 Million in General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD)

Aigen Investment Management LP invests $4.94 Million in General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD).

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Mar 5th, 2025
General Dynamics Board Increases Dividend

RESTON, Va., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's common stock, payable May 9, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 11, 2025. This is the 28th consecutive annual dividend increase authorized by the General Dynamics board and represents a 5.6% increase over last year's dividend.General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 110,000 people worldwide and generated $47.7 billion in revenue in 2024. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com.SOURCE General Dynamics

MarketBeat
Mar 4th, 2025
Hickory Point Bank & Trust Invests $692,000 in General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD)

Hickory Point Bank & Trust invests $692,000 in General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD).

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Feb 28th, 2025
Proficio Capital Partners LLC Invests $49.94 Million in General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:GD)

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