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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.\nResponsibilities for this Position\nGeneral 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.\nThis position is 100% on-site and located in Manassas, Virginia\nKey Responsibilities:\nAnalyze current requirements documentation to develop methods and descriptions for validating requirements through test and other means.\nCrafting comprehensive test procedures.\nConducting Verification and Validation for corrective changes.\nSupporting informal and formal test events, as well as other customer-driven test activities.\nIdentifying, analyzing, and documenting software, firmware, and hardware defects and collaborating with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve issues.\nAssisting in configuring the lab in accordance with relevant drawings and port maps.\nParticipate in various technical and program meetings on a weekly basis.\nConduct Informal and Formal Tests as required to validate all planned testable requirements.\nCommunicate project/program issues to management, as necessary.\nInstall and checkout IA software as well as provide test and troubleshooting support at other testing site locations.\nEmploying a professional and confident approach when working with various engineering groups and external entities to define, document, analyze, conduct, and interpret tests.\nIdentifying functional issues and proposing effective resolutions.\nOperating in a fast-paced, integrated product development team comprising professionals from multiple contracting organizations and DoD laboratory entities.\nDeveloping and analyzing test cases while providing regular progress updates.\nReporting to a manager, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy in your work.\nSome travel required (in support of test events in government labs, as well as shipboard installations in domestic and international locations).\nWhat you’ll experience:\nTechnologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret \nA team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next \nOpportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered \nWhat you bring to the table:\nA Bachelor’s of Science or Technology degree, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.\nNavy experience as a Submarine Fire Control Technician (FT) or similar (ST, ET, or IT) or Surface Navy experience is preferred.\n\n5-10 years of experience with AN/BYG-1 combat systems is preferred.\n\nSubject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields.\nProficient understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards.\nWhat sets you apart:\nProficiency in software testing and analysis.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).\nMust possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to assemble and test computer equipment is required.\nUnderstanding of networking, protocols, e.g. UDP, TCP/IP, ICMP, encryption, etc.\nBasic Linux command-line knowledge.\nExperience with Strike Software (TTWCS, TCIP, and MDS) is desired.\nCreative thinking with the ability to multi-task\nCommitment to ongoing professional development\nTeam player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success\nIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation\nSalary Note\nThis 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\nUSD $111,493.00 - USD $123,687.00 /Yr.Company Overview\nGeneral 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. 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