Information Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics • Scottsdale, AZ

106d • $88,651 - $97,000

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an opening for an Information Assurance Engineer in Scottsdale, AZ. The position requires a strong understanding of the systems engineering process within the system development life cycle and cybersecurity processes/guidelines for Assessment and Authorization, including NIST SP 800-37 and 800-53 for Risk Management Framework (RMF). The role involves implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and security policies/governance to ensure conformance to security controls, conducting security assessments on various operating systems, and performing routine security tasks using manual and automated tools/methods for STIG compliance and vulnerability scanning in a DevSecOps environment. The position requires all work to be performed on-site in a classified facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field.
• 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree.
• Department of Defense active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph clearance required at time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of work performed within facilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active security certification (Security+ or CISSP).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the design, implementation, or assessment of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
• Creative thinker and self-starter that works under limited direction.
• Strong understanding and use of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of the systems engineering process within the system development life cycle.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity processes/guidelines for Assessment and Authorization.
• Experience in implementing/applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and security policies/governance.
• Conduct security assessments on various operating systems (Windows, Linux), Internet browsers, web servers, databases, network devices, and peripheral devices.
• Develop RMF body of evidence for verification of security controls.
• Perform routine security tasks using manual and automated tools/methods for STIG compliance and vulnerability scanning.
• Communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions that affect cyber design and implementation.
• Engage and collaborate with project leaders, project teams, and external customers and cybersecurity stakeholders.
• Participate in cybersecurity working groups and Agile teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits.
• Flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree