Information Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics • Bloomington, MN

60d • $102,642 - $108,000

About The Position

This role is for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) supporting classified information systems, coordinating information security relevant projects, and ensuring that the information systems are secured to the appropriate standards.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree.
• Department of Defense TS/SCI 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.
• Basic understanding of the NIST SP 800-53/JSIG
• documentation such asSecurity Assessment Reports, SCTMs and POA&Ms
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and compliance automation tools
• Experience with various system security assessment/hardening tools - SCAP Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, ACAS/Nessus, etc.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Outstanding communications skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team throughout the system life cycle
• DoD 8570 or 8140 Certification meeting IAM Level II (e.g., CISSP, CGRC, etc.)
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the DAAPM, NIST 800-53, and NIST 800-171

Responsibilities

• Maintain government compliance for information systems as an Information Systems Security Officer in accordance with Program Requirements and the JSIG/NIST 800-53
• Execute or support the execution of A&A activities, including development of required security documentation, including items such as System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, SCTMs and POA&M
• Work closely with other ISSOs, the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Facility Security Officers (FSO).
• Perform weekly system audit reviews, media reviews, hardware/software configuration management
• Execute security testing and evaluation to ensure correct implementation of security controls
• Support the assessment and mitigation of vulnerabilities throughout a system's life cycle
• Conduct IA security education training for all system users on appropriate risk mitigation strategies
• Perform incident response and cleanup actions, when necessary, per company or customer directions
• Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and procedures outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees