Secure Enclave System Engineering Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in McLean, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer SME to lead the architecture, engineering, and operations of a classified workstation enclave, ensuring a compliant, secure, and highly available environment.

You will collaborate with government stakeholders and security teams, applying RMF/NIST guidance to sustain secure workstation solutions and drive improvements in security posture and performance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• US citizenship required.
• DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M compliant (e.g., Security+ or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, engineering, and operations & O&M of the classified workstation enclave, including software/hardware license management and day-to-day team operations
• 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, and recommending enhancements to architectures and processes
• Apply deep expertise in RMF, NIST 800-53, Continuous Monitoring (ConMon), ISSO/ISSM practices, and secure workstation engineering to ensure compliant implementation
• Lead the day-to-day team operations of the classified workstation environment
• Manage and report on team activities, milestones, risks, and deliverables
• Provide technical and security expertise for enclave build, configuration, and O&M
• Review current system and process architectures and recommend improvements
• Prepare and deliver test plans, technical briefings, and product recommendations
• Maintain the Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) program with RMF support, including all ISSM/ISSO artifacts
• Coordinate with the Customer on shared and inherited security controls and required documentation
• Ensure ongoing maintenance and accuracy of the System Security Plan (SSP) and all appendices
• Oversee engineering procedures, artifacts, and playbooks for core security controls, including: Change Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Monitoring & Incident Response, and more
• Support Customer-led ConMon validation activities
• Lead annual security attestation preparation and execution

Skills

Continuous Monitoring

Cybersecurity

People Management

Systems Design

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Job description

Job Qualifications

Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, People Management, Systems Design, Systems Engineering

Job Description

SYSTEMS ENGINEER SME

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Systems Engineer SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will directly support the mission of our customer. You will play a key role in architecting, securing, and sustaining a classified workstation enclave that enables a compliant, secure, and highly available environment.

• Lead the architecture, engineering, and operations & maintenance (O&M) of the classified workstation enclave, including software/hardware license management and day-to-day team operations
• 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, and recommending enhancements to architectures and processes
• Apply deep expertise in RMF, NIST 800-53, Continuous Monitoring (ConMon), ISSO/ISSM practices, and secure workstation engineering to ensure compliant implementation
• Lead the day-to-day team operations of the classified workstation environment
• Manage and report on team activities, milestones, risks, and deliverables
• Provide technical and security expertise for enclave build, configuration, and O&M
• Review current system and process architectures and recommend improvements
• Prepare and deliver test plans, technical briefings, and product recommendations
• Maintain the Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) program with RMF support, including all ISSM/ISSO artifacts
• Coordinate with the Customer on shared and inherited security controls and required documentation
• Ensure ongoing maintenance and accuracy of the System Security Plan (SSP) and all appendices
• Oversee engineering procedures, artifacts, and playbooks for core security controls, including:
• Change Management: Documented, followed, and auditable
• Vulnerability Management: Full lifecycle documentation, including monthly POA&M updates
• Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Alert triage, escalation, and reporting aligned with the IR Plan
• Support Customer-led ConMon validation activities
• Lead annual security attestation preparation and execution

Job Details

• Type of Requisition: Regular
• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI
• Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
• Public Trust/Other Required: None
• Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations
• Skills: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, People Management, Systems Design, Systems Engineering
• Job Qualifications: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, People Management, Systems Design, Systems Engineering
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 15 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

What You’ll Need To Succeed

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer SME must have:

• 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.
• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 15+ years of related experience
• Certification: Must be DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M compliant (e.g., Security+ or equivalent
• Security clearance level: Active Top Secret clearance
• Role requirements: Location - Onsite with 5-15% travel.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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.

Work Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA VA McLean

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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