
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
General Dynamics Information Technology
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Herndon • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $142,792 - $166,750 per year
Job Level
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About the role
- Partner with senior leadership, cloud architects, and engineering teams to design secure identity and access controls across hybrid environments — balancing innovation, resilience, and compliance
- Define and enforce least privilege, role-based access control (RBAC), and just-in-time access across enterprise systems
- Drive automation for identity lifecycle management using Okta Workflows, PowerShell, and API-based orchestration
- Oversee complex federated authentication scenarios, API integrations, and custom applications
- Support the design and deployment of Privileged Access Management (PAM) controls using modern cloud-based solutions
- Implement passwordless and phishing-resistant authentication using FIDO2, Okta FastPass, Windows Hello for Business, and M365 Conditional Access policies
- Define and execute Zero Trust roadmap milestones across identity, network, and endpoint domains
- Ensure alignment with CMMC, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and SOX requirements
- Provide documentation and evidence to support internal and external audits and participate in incident response investigations as a subject matter expert
Requirements
- 8 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering, identity and access management, and cloud security operations
- Education: Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree, 4+ years of additional experience will be required.
- Required Technical Skills: Identity Access Management (IAM), Okta Lifecycle Management, Okta Workflows, Okta Identity Governance, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
- Required Skills and Abilities: Automation (Okta Workflows, PowerShell,) Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID
- Preferred Skills: Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Okta Certified Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar industry certifications
Benefits
- 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
Identity Access Management (IAM)Okta Lifecycle ManagementOkta WorkflowsOkta Identity GovernancePrivileged Access Management (PAM)Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)AutomationActive DirectoryPowerShellAPI integrations
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingdocumentationincident response
Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect ExpertOkta Certified ProfessionalAzure Solutions Architect Expert