Senior DoD Cybersecurity Engineer RMF AI-Driven Defense

General Dynamics Information Technology; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to own DoD cybersecurity programs, lead RMF, ATO strategies, and continuous compliance from strategy to execution. You will mentor engineers, drive risk assessments, and ensure secure, scalable designs for mission-critical DoD environments.

You will oversee A&A activities, integrate AI/ML-driven threat detection, and coordinate with stakeholders to enforce security posture while guiding teams through complex

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in cybersecurity architecture and RMF compliance.
• Experience with RMF authorization processes and system accreditation.
• Strong background in vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation.
• Experience designing or integrating AI/ML-based cybersecurity solutions.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML outputs into security workflows.
• Fluency with DoD cybersecurity tools, processes, and hardening practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, assessment, and authorization of complex DoD systems following RMF processes.
• Own the creation and lifecycle management of RMF documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, SCTMs, risk assessments).
• Guide teams through ATO/IATO achievement and continuous monitoring.
• Architect and implement advanced cybersecurity controls for resilience against threats.
• Leverage AI/ML to develop and operationalize capabilities across cybersecurity applications.
• Direct deployment and administration of cyber tools (ACAS, Splunk, HBSS) and eMASS.

Skills

Leadership in cybersecurity

RMF compliance

System accreditation

Vulnerability assessment

Risk mitigation

ATO lifecycle

AI/ML cybersecurity

AI/ML security workflows

DoD tooling (STIGs, etc.)

Project leadership

Threat intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/Information Systems/CS

Tools

ACAS

Splunk

HBSS

eMASS

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to own DoD cybersecurity programs, lead RMF, ATO strategies, and continuous compliance from strategy to execution. You will mentor engineers, drive risk assessments, and ensure secure, scalable designs for mission-critical DoD environments.

You will oversee A&A activities, integrate AI/ML-driven threat detection, and coordinate with stakeholders to enforce security posture while guiding teams through complex