General Atomics · 13 hours ago
Cyber Analyst
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$89K/yr - $156K/yr
7+ years expGeneral Atomics is seeking a Cyber Analyst to join their corporate ITS Cybersecurity Operations team in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on architecting large-scale security enforcement frameworks, automating security solutions, and supporting enterprise-wide security initiatives while ensuring alignment with NIST standards.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect large-scale security enforcement frameworks, automate security solutions, and support enterprise-wide security initiatives
Focuses on deploying and configuring security enforcement technologies, with complex changes and advanced troubleshooting remaining under engineering responsibility
Additionally, this role takes on initial cybersecurity architecture responsibilities, contributing to security design, NIST-aligned reference architectures, and security capability development
Lead security enforcement architecture efforts, drive enterprise security standardization, and develop scalable policy enforcement solutions
Responsible for designing and implementing security enforcement solutions in on-premise and cloud environments. After initial deployment, day-to-day management shifts to the Cybersecurity Defense Analyst team, with engineering providing support for major changes or upgrades
Develop security engineering standards, provide subject matter expertise, and consult on enterprise security enforcement strategies
This role will provide on-site engineering support for cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business solutions
Oversee vulnerability remediation strategies within security enforcement tools, ensuring timely patching
Lead the design of scalable security enforcement solutions, integrating policy-based controls across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments
Ensure enterprise security enforcement technologies are optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability. Lead the design and implementation of security enforcement technologies
Once operational, these systems are transitioned to the defense analyst team for daily management, with engineering oversight for complex modifications
Provide engineering support for security technologies, ensuring monitoring teams have the necessary visibility and analytics
Develop security architecture patterns, ensure security enforcement technologies align with enterprise security standards, and contribute to NIST-aligned reference architectures
Define and support the evolution of enterprise security capabilities, ensuring emerging security technologies align with business objectives
Develop security technology roadmaps that support enterprise security enforcement, aligning with broader organizational security objectives
Ensure that security engineering solutions align with NIST 800-53 and other regulatory frameworks, contributing to the development of reference architectures
This track leads to advanced roles in security architecture, technology strategy, and enterprise security engineering leadership
Leadership presence, strategic thinking, and ability to mentor junior team members
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and five or more years of professional computer system security experience or related field. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education
Expertise in system security architecture and secure operations
Manages technical project scopes and deadlines across teams
Influences development of security procedures and roadmaps
Interfaces with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Leads teams in solving complex security challenges
Operates autonomously and supports high-level planning
7–10 years of senior-level cybersecurity with leadership experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance
Preferred
Desired: CISSP, CISM, CASP+, or advanced GIAC certs (e.g., GDSA, GREM)
Desired: Extensive experience in Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) technologies
Desired: Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Possession of an AWS Associate certification or higher is preferred
Relevant: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Associate, Cisco CCNP, Palo Alto, M365 Security
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyTechstars,Techstars Ventures
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
Recent News
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