Mission Systems Engineering Cyber Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Educational assistance

Internal mobility

Rewards program

Collaborative environment

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to support USSTRATCOM missions at Offutt AFB, NE. The role focuses on RMF-based security engineering, A&A activities, and secure integration of IT systems across DoD networks, ensuring continuous authorization and compliance.

You will advise senior leaders, prepare documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms), conduct risk assessments, and mentor cybersecurity staff while coordinating with DoW/IC standards and

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in a related field; may substitute for additional years of experience.
• 10+ years of security program experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Familiarity with DoW & IC cybersecurity standards, RMF, and government policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF and A&A activities for mission systems.
• Develop, review, and maintain SSPs and POA&Ms.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Perform ST&E planning and risk reduction.
• Ensure DoW/IC policy compliance across programs.

Skills

Public speaking

Security policy communication

Risk assessment communication

Education

BS/MS degree in related field

Tools

eMASS

XACTA

ACAS

Remedy

Job description

The work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USSTRATCOM. USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environment.

You will play a crucial role in providing support in the following areas:

• System Lifecycle & Engineering: Provide multi-disciplinary engineering, integration, sustainment, and life cycle management forGOC Mission Systemsand USSTRATCOM Enterprise connectivity, ensuring security requirements are addressed across all phases.
• Cybersecurity Architecture & Risk Reduction: Perform cybersecurity artifact consolidation, system architecture assessment, risk reduction, and secure integration across personnel, hardware, software, and support facilities.
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) & Assessment Documentation: Develop, review, evaluate, and endorse RMF system assessment documentation to provide written authorization recommendations to the AO, DAO, or Government Program Managers and simultaneously ensure all system authorization documentation is continuously maintained, current, and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Cyber Policy & Compliance: Provide expert input for formulating cybersecurity policies based on the RMF, leveraging advanced knowledge of DoW, National, and service-level security standards.
• Strategic Studies & Engineer Support: Provide IA expertise to technical studies, risk assessments, and evaluations to optimize organizational security posture & support the planning, development, testing & delivery of holistic, secure IT solutions tailored for GOC Mission Systems

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• BS/MS degree in related field; may be substituted for additional years of experience
• 10+ years of experience
• Security Clearance Level: Must have a current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Required Certifications: ITIL 5 Foundation certified within 9 months of start;
• Upon start date, certification commensurate with DoW 8140 Workforce i.e:
  • Accepted: SEC+/SecurityX, CASP+, CCSP, CGRC/CAP
  • Preferred: CISSP, CASP, CISM, CGRC
• Location: Offutt AFB, NE
• Proven ability to implement the Risk Management Framework (RMF), manage Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, conduct Security Test and Evaluations (ST&E), and maintain critical documentation like System Security Plans (SSPs) and POA&Ms.
• Expert knowledge of Department of War (DoW) & Intelligence Community (IC) cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and RMF
• Strong capability to advise and communicate information security solutions that strictly adhere to DoW security policies, compliance mandates, and customer requirements to senior leaders.
• Proficiency in conducting periodic assessments of systems, networks, and enclaves to validate security controls and identify configuration deviations.
• Experience evaluating, validating, and mitigating cybersecurity risks, tracking remediation efforts using tools such as eMASS, XACTA, ACAS, and Remedy.
• Hands-on experience ensuring network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), servers, and access control lists are properly configured, patched, and fully compliant with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)Hardware/software integration & configuration
• Ability to oversee and guide cybersecurity personnel in system analysis, patch management, and Cyber Tasking Order compliance to minimize insider threats and security risks.
• Willingness to support ongoing security investigations, periodic audits, hardware/software research, and the integration of new technologies.
• Comfort in public speaking- position will require occasional briefing audiences up to and including General Officer/Senior Executive Service

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401K with company match
• Educational Assistance and eLearning
• Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
• Rewards and Recognition programs
• Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking