Cyber Defense Analyst (CDA) Technical Lead

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

San Antonio, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$142,696–$154,401 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Computer Network Defense (CND), Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification, Government, Help Desk, Hunting, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Incident Management, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Network Administration/Management, Network Security, Operational Improvement, Operations Security (OPSEC), Risk, SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Security Auditing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, United States Citizen
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
6 days ago

Basic Qualifications

Master's degree + minimum 6 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or equivalent relevant experience + minimum 8 years of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire with the ability to obtain a Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time. 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

Make a Difference in National Security as a Cyber Defense LeaderJoin our team as a Cyber/Network Defense professional, leading analysts to safeguard critical systems. This role blends hands-on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) with team leadership to protect our nation.

 

What You’ll Experience:

  • Lead a team managing network defense, incident response, and compliance for enterprise systems.
  • Oversee and enhance core security tasks like SIEM monitoring, access management, and risk compliance.
  • Develop and implement team improvements, driving automation and modernization.
  • Mentor and guide a high-performing team of Cyber Defense Analysts.
  • Collaborate with leadership and government officials to achieve critical mission goals.

What You Bring to the Table:

  • Cyber Defense experience and leadership in IT service and operations.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Help Desk expertise with a focus on customer service and efficiency.
  • IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, GSEC, or SSCP).
  • Detail-oriented approach to maintaining audit and security systems.

What Sets You Apart:

  • Experience with Security Operations Centers, incident management, and threat hunting.
  • Familiarity with SAFe Agile methods and tools like Jira or Confluence.
  • Deep understanding of IT systems, Linux, and collaboration across IT disciplines.
  • Innovative mindset, leveraging AI for security and operational improvements.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a leadership role—it's your chance to shape a team that balances cutting-edge defense operations with proactive security strategies, making a real impact on national security.

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 $142,696.00 - USD $154,401.00 /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

About the Company

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General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, employees share a common mission to be a trusted partner to the U.S. defense, intelligence and homeland security communities.

Whether you're working on the internal systems of a new ship strategic to the U.S. Navy's role in keeping sea lanes open, developing a camera system for the U.S. Army to protect our forces or helping the Department of Homeland Security coordinate defense against and response to cyber attacks, you'll share a sense of duty and patriotism common to all General Dynamics employees.

When you join General Dynamics, you'll become part of a culture that nurtures innovation. We encourage our professionals to challenge the conventional way of doing things. And we motivate our employees to solve tough customer problems by promoting and sharing new ideas.

Join a team that's dedicated to what matters most. Build your career at General Dynamics today.

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., General Dynamics employs approximately 91,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1952
WEBSITE
https://gdmissionsystems.com