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Sr Principal Security Engineer for HSM - Active Top Secret Required - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA DC Washington - Customer Proprietary (DCC076)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ167694

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
SSBI (T5)

Job Family:
Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Complex Systems, Encryption, Hardware Security, Microsoft Windows Server, Systems Engineering
Certifications:
CompTIA - Security+ - CompTIA
Experience:
15 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Senior Principal Security Engineer for Hardware Security Module (HSM)

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Senior Principal Security Engineer for HSMwith GDIT. A career in systems engineering means designing and implementing the systems that matter most. You will ensure that HSM services are functioning properly and securely across the enterprise. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior Principal Security Engineer for HSM, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Senior Principal Security Engineer for HSM joining our team to bring professionalism and initiative to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.

HOW A SENIOR PRINCIPAL SECURITY ENGINEER FOR HARDWARE SECURITY MODULE (HSM) WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Lead the HSM Management functional area, supporting its technologies, processes, management, usage, and project initiatives.

  • Responsible for maturing the HSM Management capabilities, prioritizing activities and maximizing investment decisions, leading projects and providing consulting in projects requiring HSM capabilities.
  • Performing operations and administration support of HSM.
  • Creating and updating process and technical documentation regarding lifecycle, configuration and STIG requirements.
  • Support audits and compliance monitoring.
  • Work with other cryptography teams to select the best solutions involving HSMs.

  • Practical experience with both certification security encryption and file level security encryption.
  • Project requirements analysis, technical design, and implementation activities.
  • Testing and documentation on new versions of HSM hardware and firmware.
  • Update plans and programs based on changes in internal and industry standards and regulatory environment.
  • Document current and desired future state capabilities, incorporating industry leading technologies.

  • Participate in the development of HSM management and other encryption and key management strategies.
  • Perform/lead encryption key ceremonies as a key security officer as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technology field. Experience may be substituted for education.
  • Required Experience: Minimum of 17 years' related technical experience to include:

  • 5+ years' of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography concepts and technologies.
  • 8+ years' in the encryption and key management security discipline.
  • 5+ years' experience managing Utimaco and Thales Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
  • 5+ years' experience in working with Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, networking protocols, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, trouble ticketing systems, problem and change management workflow tools.
  • 3+ years' experience performing encryption key ceremonies as a key security officer.

  • Required Technical Experience: DoD 8140/8570 IAT level II compliance
  • Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and a T5 or T5R within the last 5 years
  • Required Skills and Abilities: Highly motivated, self-starter; ability to work alone (90% of work is individual); heavy research and development when necessary.
  • Location: Washington, District of Columbia; limited telework may be available

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $169,065 - $228,735. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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Washington, DC

Salary Range
$169,065 to $228,735
General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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