Secure Enclave System Engineering Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility

Competitive pay and benefits

401K with company match

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Systems Engineer SME to lead the architecture, engineering, and O&M of a classified workstation enclave, ensuring a compliant, secure, and highly available environment.

You will collaborate with government stakeholders to design secure workstation solutions, drive improvements in security posture, and manage deliverables across milestones and risk. A DoD-oriented background and Top Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing cyber-compliant DoW environments (classified preferred).
• Experience maintaining RMF/ConMon activities aligned with ISSO/ISSM responsibilities.
• Hands-on leadership of secure workstation environments and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, engineering, and O&M of the classified workstation enclave.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan, design, implement, and sustain secure workstation solutions.
• Maintain RMF ConMon program and SSP artifacts.
• Coordinate with Customer on security controls and documentation.
• Prepare test plans, briefings, and product recommendations.

Skills

RMF knowledge

NIST 800-53

ConMon experience

DoW system environments

Cybersecurity for DoD

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SYSTEMS ENGINEER SME

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer SME and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

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

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.