Information Assurance Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: [Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Clear understanding of the system engineering process
• Supports the development of RMF body of evidence for security requirements including items such as security plans, security testing plans, Security Control Traceability Matrices, and System Impact Analyses.
• Performs routine security verification tasks using manual and automated methods (Cyber Test Procedures and vulnerability scans)
• Supports the execution of Assessment and Authorization events
• Works with Development and Test teams to plan, implement, and support verification of security requirements
• Actively participates in an Agile team to organize, prioritize, and status work efforts
• Champions security perspective for decisions related to implementing and verifying security controls in high security, cloud native DevSecOps environments.
• Self-directed / self-starting ability
• Considerable written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent ability in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
• Strong security mindset and comfortable questioning system behavior that is inconsistent with key security principles
• Familiar with NIST SP 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Familiar with Linux and Windows operating systems and their security features
• Experience with Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• RMF Assessment and Authorization process
• Familiarity with cloud native technologies and authorization (e.g. FedRAMP) is a plus

• Strong use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories

• Contributes to the achievement of business objectives

• Recognizes and incorporates various security designs and lessons learned

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Able to sell concepts and ideas

• Effective in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions as they affect the cyber design and implementation

• Strong ability in reporting relevant cyber systems engineering design

• Regular contact with senior levels of security work groups

• Ability to lead security work groups
• Works under limited direction
• Contact with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams
• Frequent contact with the external customers’ security professionals
• Creative thinker, good multi-tasker
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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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