ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
Progeny Systems/General Dynamics Mission Systems is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. We provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. We are seeking a highly motivated Entry-level Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to support design, development, accreditation, and maintenance of Cybersecurity capabiliteis in support of U.S Navy submarines.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design Cybersecurity capabilities to meet Navy requirements and provide security against emerging threats
- Analyze current systems engineering documentation and processes
- Decomposing government provided requirements and security controls into system-level requirements
- Creating/updating documentation, e.g., System/Subsystem SpecifciatoinSoftware Requirement Specification (SRS), Interface Requirements Specification (IRS), and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documents.
- Participate in various technical and program meetings on a weekly basis.
- Work closely with small group of developers to ensure implementation is in accordance with the requirements.
- Review and execute various test procedures including Performance Verification Test (PVT), System Level Test (SLT), etc. to ensure testing appropriately validates requirements
- Research, identify, and evaluate applications used to support the program.
- Evaluate system requirements and configuration for compliance with Authorization and Accreditation requirements and support system accreditatoin efforts.
We encourage you to apply if you have these preferred skills or experience:
- Familiarity with topics including TLS/SSL and AES encryption; SHA hashing; access control; auditing; network firewalls; intrusion detection/prevention, certificate use, etc.
- Awareness of cyber standards such as ICD-503, NIST 800-53, DJSIG, or the DoD 8500 series
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office: Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Understanding of networking, protocols, e.g., UDP, TCP/IP, ICMP, encryption, etc.
- Demonstrable evidence of an analytical approach to problem solving is a *must*.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic Linux command-line knowledge.
- Ability to read C, C++, and Java source code desired, but not required.
- Cybersecurity minor or certification a plus.
Our Commitment to You:
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options:
This position is onsite
While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA Progeny team, https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/manassas
