Senior Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - TS/SCI

General Dynamics Information Technology; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Senior Principal in Herndon, VA to lead high-impact cyber initiatives, design and prototype advanced cyber capabilities, and deliver mission-critical solutions for government customers.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, U.S. Citizenship, and 10+ years of related experience in cyber and systems engineering, reporting to CTO leadership. Hybrid work with periodic travel supports diverse environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related cyber, systems engineering, or mission-focused leadership experience.
• Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and evaluates complex cyber systems with mission-driven effects.
• Conducts hands-on software development and prototyping to develop new or enhanced cyber capabilities
• Performs deep technical research to identify vulnerabilities, characterize system behaviors, and inform mission approaches
• Lead testing, validation, deployment, and sustainment of cyber tools, infrastructure, and mission systems
• Mentor engineers and contribute to IRAD efforts through architecture, design, prototyping and delivery

Skills

Cyber Security

Security Architecture

Technical Research

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Senior Principal in Herndon, VA to lead high-impact cyber initiatives, design and prototype advanced cyber capabilities, and deliver mission-critical solutions for government customers.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, U.S. Citizenship, and 10+ years of related experience in cyber and systems engineering, reporting to CTO leadership. Hybrid work with periodic travel supports diverse environments.