Lead Classified Enclave Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology; North Dakota; On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer SME in McLean, VA to advance enterprise IT for a classified environment. You’ll lead architecture, security engineering, and operations of a classified workstation enclave, collaborating with government stakeholders to maintain compliant, highly available systems.

You will apply RMF, NIST 800-53, and ConMon practices, drive improvements, and coordinate with the customer on controls and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering activities for cyber-compliant DoW system environments (classified preferred).
• Experience maintaining cybersecurity compliance and RMF/ConMon activities aligned with ISSO/ISSM-responsibilities.
• Hands‑on expertise in leading or overseeing technical or engineering teams in secure environments, specifically workstation environments.
• Hands‑on expertise in engineering DoW system environments, vulnerability management, change management, incident response, and continuous monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, and shared/inherited security controls.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior Customer and Government stakeholders.
• Experience developing or maintaining SSPs, ConMon packages, or audit/assessment documentation.
• Experience supporting secure workstation enclaves
• Familiarity with DoW or Federal cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, engineering, and operations & maintenance (O&M) of the classified workstation enclave.
• Collaborate with Customer and Government stakeholders, security teams, and engineering staff to plan, design, implement, and sustain secure workstation solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in security posture, system performance, and team efficiency by managing activities, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Apply deep RMF, NIST 800-53, ConMon and ISSO/ISSM practices to ensure compliant implementation.
• Lead the day-to-day team operations of the classified workstation environment.
• Coordinate with the Customer on shared and inherited security controls and required documentation.
• Prepare and deliver test plans, technical briefings, and product recommendations.
• Maintain the ConMon program with RMF support and artifacts.

Skills

Continuous Monitoring

Cybersecurity

People Management

Systems Design

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer SME in McLean, VA to advance enterprise IT for a classified environment. You’ll lead architecture, security engineering, and operations of a classified workstation enclave, collaborating with government stakeholders to maintain compliant, highly available systems.

You will apply RMF, NIST 800-53, and ConMon practices, drive improvements, and coordinate with the customer on controls and documentation.