Job Description
Job Description
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position General Dynamics Mission Systems is currently seeking an enthusiastic and driven
Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation Specialist to join our dynamic teams in Manassas, VA. The selected candidate will join a highly talented team responsible for developing the state of the art Information Assurance (IA)/ Cybersecurity System for the US Submarine Force. The team is responsible for the test, evaluation, and design verification of the system under development. Additionally, the team ensures functional and technical specifications and standards are met, as well as investigate software and hardware interface problems. Responsibilities include developing, modifying, and executing test plans, test procedures, and test reports, as well as assembly and standup of computer equipment. While this position will mostly have regular business hours, some overtime hours and travel may be required. Most of this work will be conducted in the lab at the Lockheed Martin Manassas, VA facility.
This position is 100% on-site and located in Manassas, Virginia Key Responsibilities: \n - Analyze current requirements documentation to develop methods and descriptions for validating requirements through test and other means.
\n - Crafting comprehensive test procedures.
\n - Conducting Verification and Validation for corrective changes.
\n - Supporting informal and formal test events, as well as other customer-driven test activities.
\n - Identifying, analyzing, and documenting software, firmware, and hardware defects and collaborating with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
\n - Assisting in configuring the lab in accordance with relevant drawings and port maps.
\n - Participate in various technical and program meetings on a weekly basis.
\n - Conduct Informal and Formal Tests as required to validate all planned testable requirements.
\n - Communicate project/program issues to management, as necessary.
\n - Install and checkout IA software as well as provide test and troubleshooting support at other testing site locations.
\n - Employing a professional and confident approach when working with various engineering groups and external entities to define, document, analyze, conduct, and interpret tests.
\n - Identifying functional issues and proposing effective resolutions.
\n - Operating in a fast-paced, integrated product development team comprising professionals from multiple contracting organizations and DoD laboratory entities.
\n - Developing and analyzing test cases while providing regular progress updates.
\n - Reporting to a manager, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy in your work.
\n - Some travel required (in support of test events in government labs, as well as shipboard installations in domestic and international locations).
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What you'll experience: \n - Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
\n - A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
\n - Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered
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What you bring to the table: \n - A Bachelor's of Science or Technology degree, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.
\n - Navy experience as a Submarine Fire Control Technician (FT) or similar (ST, ET, or IT) or Surface Navy experience is required.
\n - 5-10 years of experience with AN/BYG-1 combat systems is required.
\n - Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields.
\n - Proficient understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
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What sets you apart: \n - Proficiency in software testing and analysis.
\n - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
\n - Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
\n - Ability to assemble and test computer equipment is required.
\n - Understanding of networking, protocols, e.g. UDP, TCP/IP, ICMP, encryption, etc.
\n - Basic Linux command-line knowledge.
\n - Experience with Strike Software (TTWCS, TCIP, and MDS) is desired.
\n - Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
\n - Commitment to ongoing professional development
\n - Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
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Our Commitment to You: \n - An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
\n - Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
\n - Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
\n - Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
\n - See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why -work-for-us/benefits
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Workplace Options: This position is on-site. While on-site, you will be part of the Manassas, VA facility.
Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range USD $80,024.00 - USD $86,589.00 /Yr.
Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Job Tags
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