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Secure Enclave System Engineering Lead
Company: General Dynamics IT
Location: McLean, VA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 08/14/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Information Technology
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Secure Enclave System Engineering Lead
SYSTEMS ENGINEER SMEAdvance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer SME and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Systems Engineer SME, the work youll do at GDIT will directly support the mission of our customer. You will play a key role in architecting, securing, and sustaining a classified workstation enclave that enables a compliant, secure, and highly available environment. Lead the architecture, engineering, and operations & maintenance (O&M) of the classified workstation enclave, including software/hardware license management and day-to-day team operationsCollaborate with Customer and Government stakeholders, security teams, and engineering staff to plan, design, implement, and sustain secure workstation solutionsDrive continuous improvement in security posture, system performance, and team efficiency by managing activities, milestones, risks, and deliverables, and recommending enhancements to architectures and processesApply deep expertise in RMF, NIST 800-53, Continuous Monitoring (ConMon), ISSO/ISSM practices, and secure workstation engineering to ensure compliant implementationLead the day-to-day team operations of the classified workstation environmentManage and report on team activities, milestones, risks, and deliverablesProvide technical and security expertise for enclave build, configuration, and O&MReview current system and process architectures and recommend improvementsPrepare and deliver test plans, technical briefings, and product recommendationsMaintain the Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) program with RMF support, including all ISSM/ISSO artifactsCoordinate with the Customer on shared and inherited security controls and required documentationEnsure ongoing maintenance and accuracy of the System Security Plan (SSP) and all appendicesOversee engineering procedures, artifacts, and playbooks for core security controls, including:Change Management: Documented, followed, and auditableVulnerability Management: Full lifecycle documentation, including monthly POA&M updatesSecurity Monitoring & Incident Response: Alert triage, escalation, and reporting aligned with the IR PlanSupport Customer-led ConMon validation activitiesLead annual security attestation preparation and executionWHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEEDBring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer SME must have:Experience managing engineering activities for cyber-compliant DoW system environments (classified preferred).Experience maintaining cybersecurity compliance and RMF/ConMon activities aligned with ISSO/ISSM-responsibilities.Hands-on expertise in leading or overseeing technical or engineering teams in secure environments, specifically workstation environments.Hands-on expertise in engineering DoW system environments, vulnerability management, change management, incident response, and continuous monitoring.Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, and shared/inherited security controls.Ability to communicate effectively with senior Customer and Government stakeholders.Experience developing or maintaining SSPs, ConMon packages, or audit/assessment documentation.Experience supporting secure workstation enclavesFamiliarity with DoW or Federal cybersecurity frameworks. Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Experience: 15+ years of related experience Certification: Must be DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M compliant (e.g., Security+ or equivalent Security clearance level: Active Top Secret clearance Role requirements: Location - Onsite with 5-15% travel. GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
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