Information Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Scott AFB, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,219–$111,180 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Enterprise Protection, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving Skills, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Secret Clearance, Security Analysis, Security Clearance, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Static Analysis, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Top Secret Clearance, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Citizen, Vulnerability Scanners
LOCATION
Scott AFB, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. 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

 

What You’ll Experience:

  • Hands-on work with the system development life cycle and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and running security assessments of a mission critical system.
  • Building RMF documentation, including security plans, testing plans, and compliance analysis.
  • Conducting vulnerability scans and compliance checks in a DevSecOps environment.
  • Collaborating with teams, customers, and stakeholders to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.

What You Bring to the Table:

  • Strong expertise in software engineering and cybersecurity frameworks like NIST SP 800-37 and 800-53.
  • Experience with STIGs, security policies, and vulnerability assessments for different systems and devices.
  • Hands-on technical experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Application Security and Development (ASD) STIG, static code analysis
  • Proficiency in developing RMF documentation and performing compliance scans.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred), plus an active Security+ or CISSP certification.

What Sets You Apart:

  • Participation in cybersecurity working groups and Agile teams.
  • A self-starter mindset with creative problem-solving skills.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and security tools.
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Location & Requirements:

  • This position is on-site at Scott Air Force Base, near St. Louis MO.
  • Must meet the security clearance and certification requirements stated above.

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 $100,219.00 - USD $111,180.00 /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