Cybersecurity Engineer – Senior
| Company | General Dynamics |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO, USA, Huntsville, AL, USA |
| Salary | $144410 – $195378 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Cloud Security
- Cybersecurity
- Network Security
- 8 + years of related experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- 8+ years of experience in network security, cybersecurity architecture, or network engineering—including 3+ years in a design or architecture-focused role
- Advanced knowledge of network protocols, routing/switching, encryption, segmentation, and identity-aware access
- Hands-on experience with technologies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, Cloudflare, and SD-WAN solutions
- Deep expertise in securing cloud-native platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)—including VPC design, security groups, transit gateways, and cloud firewalls
- Experience with security automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python)
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including participation in Scrum, SAFe, or Agile delivery teams
- Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, Zero Trust,and architectural models (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA)
- Applicable DOD 8140 and professional certifications
- Active SECRET clearance with eligibility for TOP SECRET/SCI
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain secure, scalable network architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments. Define principles, standards, and reusable frameworks
- Lead the implementation of Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), micro segmentation, and identity-aware access controls for modern enterprise and remote work environments
- Develop and implement automated solutions for network provisioning, configuration management, and security enforcement using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python
- Design secure connectivity and protection mechanisms within cloud-native environments (Azure, AWS, GCP), including VPCs, firewalls, transit gateways, and cloud-based WAFs
- Contribute to Agile project teams by embedding security into iterative solution delivery. Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to integrate network security controls into CI/CD pipelines
- Perform security threat modeling for network systems. Contribute to security assessments, mitigation plans, and incident response strategies
- Architect and oversee implementation of VPNs, SD-WAN, SASE, NAC, and next-gen firewalls to support secure access and business continuity
- Ensure designs align with enterprise security policies, compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS), and architecture governance standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications such as: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, GIAC (GCPN, GCIA); Cisco CCNP/CCIE Security, Azure/AWS Security Specialty; TOGAF, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP); DevSecOps or cloud-native architecture certifications