Remote Cybersecurity Systems Engineer - Zero Trust

General Dynamics Information Technology; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Health plan options

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to protect DoD, federal, and intelligence systems. You will lead vulnerability management and server security operations, performing scans with Nessus/Qualys/Rapid7 and guiding remediation across Windows and Linux environments.

The role emphasizes Zero Trust architecture, patch management, and collaboration with DevOps and security teams; requires a SECRET clearance and 5+ years of related experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of related experience in IT security.
• Active SECRET clearance required or able to obtain SECRET.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular vulnerability scans across enterprise servers, applications, and infrastructure using industry-standard tools.
• Analyse scan results, assess risk severity, validate findings, and prioritise remediation activities with owners and engineering teams.
• Develop, maintain, and operate a vulnerability management program with tracking, reporting, and remediation metrics for leadership.

Skills

Security Technologies

System Security

Vulnerability Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Qualys

Rapid7

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to protect DoD, federal, and intelligence systems. You will lead vulnerability management and server security operations, performing scans with Nessus/Qualys/Rapid7 and guiding remediation across Windows and Linux environments.

The role emphasizes Zero Trust architecture, patch management, and collaboration with DevOps and security teams; requires a SECRET clearance and 5+ years of related experience, with strong