Information Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Scottsdale, AZ

105d • $88,651 - $97,000

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an opening for an Information Assurance Engineer in Scottsdale, AZ. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, along with 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree. The role requires a Department of Defense active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph clearance at the 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.

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.
• Active security certification (Security+ or CISSP).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the design, implementation, or assessment of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of the systems engineering process (concepts, principles, theories) within the system development life cycle.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity processes/guidelines for Assessment and Authorization, including NIST SP 800-37 and 800-53 for Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience in implementing/applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and security policies/governance to ensure conformance to security controls.
• Experience in conducting security assessments on various operating systems (Windows, Linux), Internet browsers, web servers, databases, network devices, and peripheral devices for vulnerability and compliance remediation.
• Development of RMF body of evidence for verification of security controls, including security plans, security testing plans, Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and System Impact Analysis.
• Perform routine security tasks using manual and automated tools/methods for STIG compliance and vulnerability scanning in a DevSecOps environment.
• Effective in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions that affect cyber design and implementation.
• Experience in the design, implementation, or assessment of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to engage and collaborate with project leaders, project teams, and external customers and cybersecurity stakeholders.
• Active participation in cybersecurity working groups and Agile teams.
• Creative thinker and self-starter that works under limited direction.
• Strong understanding and use of Microsoft Office applications.

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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees