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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Cyber Warfare, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/AD88FF90B57F49B9A5369F05AF698A32/job/ ## About the Role Cyber Security Architecture,Security Architecture Design,Technical Research, 10 + years of related experience, The candidate must possess the following skills: * Significant hands-on experience (minimum 3+ years each) in at least three of the following criteria: * Vulnerability analysis, security automation, or cyber-enabled data workflows (OCO) * Threat analysis, incident response, and cyber mission planning (DCO) * Operational support to Full Spectrum Cyber or joint cyber operations * Enterprise or cloud security engineering * Experience leading or contributing to R&D activities * Experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle including trade studies, analysis of alternatives, prototype development, and operational pilots * Proven ability to lead development of technical artifacts and engineering documentation such as security architecture diagrams, CONOPS, OV-1s, APIs and system descriptions * Excellent verbal and written communication (including executive level interface), work autonomously and in groups, highly organized, deadline-oriented, continuous-improvement mindset. * Functional understanding of U.S. Government cyber authorities, operational frameworks, and how cyber, intelligence, and mission planning integrate to achieve outcomes * Education: Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent work experience. * Required Experience: 10+ years of related cyber, systems engineering, or mission-focused technical leadership experience, including at least 5 years leading technical aspects of cyber, cloud, or integrated mission systems. * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Requires a TS/SCI with the ability to achieve TS/SCI with polygraph ## Description The Intel and Homeland Security (IHS) Chief Technology Office (CTO) is responsible for technical solutioning with excellence within the division. The Cybersecurity Engineer Senior Principal role provides deep, hands-on cyber engineering expertise and advanced development skills to address our customers' most complex challenges. The role focuses on building, prototyping, and delivering cutting-edge cyber capabilities and providing thought leadership that strengthens our mission outcomes. This role reports directly to the CTO Leadership and serves as a primary technical driver within high-impact cyber initiatives. How a Cybersecurity Engineer Senior Principal will make an impact: Cyber and Technical: * Designs, develops, and evaluates complex cyber systems and capabilities, with emphasis on mission-driver cyber effects and risk-informed engineering * Conducts hands-on software development and systems engineering, including prototyping and research, to develop new or enhanced cyber capabilities * Performs in-depth technical research to identify vulnerabilities, characterize system behaviors, and inform offensive and defensive mission approaches * Apply deep expertise in full spectrum cyber functional areas (OCO, DCO) to shame mission execution, capability development, and proposal solutions. * Lead and contribute to the testing, validation, deployment, and sustainment of cyber tools, infrastructure, and mission systems. * Develop and assess cyber-related engineering artifacts-including system designs, dataflows, and software components-to anticipate and address operational cyber considerations. * Develop automations, tooling, and software capabilities that support offensive or defensive missions across diverse environments and enterprises. Innovation and Technical Leadership: * Serve as a senior technical authority in shaping concepts, prototypes, and engineering approaches for mission-aligned cyber capabilities. * Identify and develop innovative technical solutions that meet emerging customer needs, leveraging deep cyber tradecraft and modern engineering practices. * Conduct trade studies, analyze alternatives, and recommend technical paths that balance mission impact, feasibility, and resources. * Collaborate with program teams to improve cybersecurity operations, advance capability deployment, and mentor engineers in advanced cyber techniques. * Reviewing and providing constructive feedback on proposal and technical artifacts (designs, prototypes, research outputs, etc), ensuring alignment with mission and organizational goals. * Contribute to Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts through hands-on architecture, design, prototyping and delivery. ## Related Videos - [ It's Not About the Models ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100451-it-s-not-about-the-models) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [The Era of Machine-Driven Defense is Here: Headless Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100528-the-era-of-machine-driven-defense-is-here-headless-security) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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