Advanced Information Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

13d•$118,519 - $131,482•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Information Assurance Engineer supports systems engineering and cybersecurity activities throughout the project life cycle. The role includes developing designs, use cases, and requirements; developing and executing test procedures; supporting cybersecurity documentation and risk assessments; and performing system security testing in support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. The engineer also contributes to system security analysis, including threat assessments, resilience planning, and validation. The position requires a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire and an active Security+ or CISSP certification. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work. The position is listed as hybrid. The stated annual salary range is USD $118,519 to USD $131,482, depending on experience and other factors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Science or Mathematics field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
U.S. citizenship required.
Active Security+ (SEC+) or CISSP certification.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate with leaders, customers, and team members.
Knowledge of DOORS and Cameo and experience with Agile workflows.
Problem-solving ability, including addressing impacts and implementing corrective actions.

Nice To Haves

Passion for designing complex systems and solving diverse challenges.
Ability to manage project scope, schedules, and expectations independently.
Strong leadership and technical direction skills, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new responsibilities, and thrive in creative, fast-paced environments.
Dedication to personal growth and supporting the development of others.
Interest in identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Create systems engineering designs, use cases, and requirements.
Develop and execute test procedures to verify that systems meet expectations.
Collaborate with integrated teams and perform security engineering tasks throughout the project life cycle.
Support cybersecurity documentation, risk assessments, and system security testing for the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
Contribute to system security analysis, including threat assessments, resilience planning, and validation.
Manage multiple tasks and collaborate with leaders, customers, and team members.
Address problems, assess impacts, and implement corrective actions.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Manage project scope, schedules, and expectations independently.
Provide technical direction and support the development of others.