Cybersecurity CSfC Engineer - Active Top Secret required

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to design and implement secure CSfC-based communications for U.S. government systems, focusing on Data-at-Rest and Data-in-Transit protections.

You will work within the Cyber and IT Risk Management family to ensure compliant, layered security across complex environments. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in cybersecurity, hands-on CSfC experience, TS clearance, and NSA CSfC familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum 7+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years of direct, hands-on experience with CSfC capability packages.
• Solid knowledge and expertise in secure system engineering and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with the NSA's CSfC program, guidelines, policies, and standards.
• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret
• Location: Onsite / occasional hybrid allowed
• US Citizenship
• Valid US Passport
• DoD 8140 IAT II compliant

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure communications solutions based on CSfC standards and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain compliant architectures for Data-at-Rest (DAR) and Data-in-Transit (DiT).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure systems meet operational requirements for data security and classified communications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve CSfC-related technical challenges swiftly and effectively.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity technologies and CSfC updates to continually improve solutions and compliance.
• Create technical documentation that supports CSfC solutions, including system design plans, configuration baselines, and compliance reports.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis of CSfC implementations to identify and remediate security gaps.

Skills

Cybersecurity Compliance

Cybersecurity Policy

Cybersecurity Strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Job Qualifications

Cybersecurity Compliance, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Strategies

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills

Cybersecurity Compliance, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Strategies

Certifications

None

Experience

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team, specializing in designing and implementing secure communication solutions using layered commercial products that meet NSA's Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) standards. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of CSfC architecture for both Data-at-Rest (DAR) and Data-in-Transit (DiT) and proven experience in creating compliant and secure systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure communications solutions based on CSfC standards and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain compliant architectures for Data-at-Rest (DAR) and Data-in-Transit (DiT).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure systems meet operational requirements for data security and classified communications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve CSfC-related technical challenges swiftly and effectively.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity technologies and CSfC updates to continually improve solutions and compliance.
• Create technical documentation that supports CSfC solutions, including system design plans, configuration baselines, and compliance reports.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis of CSfC implementations to identify and remediate security gaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum 7+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years of direct, hands‑on experience with CSfC capability packages.
• Solid knowledge and expertise in secure system engineering and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with the NSA's CSfC program, guidelines, policies, and standards.
• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret
• Location: Onsite / occasional hybrid allowed
• US Citizenship
• Valid US Passport
• DoD 8140 IAT II compliant

Preferred Certifications

• Security+
• SSCP
• CySA+
• PenTest+
• CASP+
• GCIH
• CISSP
• GSLC

Salary

The likely salary range for this position is $199,750 - $270,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA DC Washington

Total Rewards At GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

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