Application Security Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Prepare and maintain documentation for engineering project processes and procedures .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $158,199 - $214,032 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering project documentation, security risk assessment, and cloud-native services. Proficient in managing stakeholder communications and ensuring compliance with government contracting and engineering standards.

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Cloud SecurityAWS Container ServicesIBM Engineering Lifecycle ManagementTechnical Report DevelopmentSecurity Risk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Engineering DocumentationSecurity Policies ReviewData Infrastructure DevelopmentContainer SecurityTechnical AnalysisProject Quality AssuranceBudgetingSchedulingProblem SolvingPublic Trust Clearance

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsStrong Oral CommunicationAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

IBM Rational Team ConcertGitHubEclipseDockerAnsibleAWSAzureKubernetes

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingEngineering StandardsIT InfrastructureFAA ProgramsTraffic Flow Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and maintain documentation for engineering project processes and procedures
Prepare management engineering plans, integrated support plans, meeting presentations, and implementation plans
Research and document analyses in technical reports and present findings and recommendations
Ensure the safety of information system assets and protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction
Plan, execute, and track security risk assessment process adherence
Interface with stakeholders from other functional areas and coordinate with vendor resources to assist with remediation
Contribute to data infrastructure development and improvement using open-source technologies and cloud-native services
Review and update security policies for emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and evolving business requirements
Ensure quality assurance of project deliverables
Support FAA programs involving modernization and lifecycle support of IT infrastructure hosting national FAA Traffic Flow Management functionality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field
Ten (10) plus years of related experience
Must be clearable for a position of Public Trust and standard background investigation check
Excellent writing skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience with IBM Rational Team Concert, IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management, GitHub, Eclipse, Docker, and/or Ansible
Experience with cloud security
Proficiency in government contracting, engineering and design standards, planning tools, budgeting, scheduling, and technical report development
Solid understanding of containers and container security
Hands-on experience with AWS or Azure container services, Docker, and/or Kubernetes
Ability to work independently
Demonstrated strength in solving complex problems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Vacation, sick, and personal time
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance