Information Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

3d•$90,833 - $100,767

About The Position

The Information Assurance Engineer applies systems engineering concepts and principles and contributes to verification and validation activities. The role involves familiarity with government cybersecurity specifications and guidelines, including the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIACAP, and STIGs. The engineer works under general supervision, acts on instructions from an immediate supervisor, and may interact with colleagues outside Engineering or with external customers. The role also includes identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation. A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at the time of hire. Applicants are subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work. The stated combined salary range is USD $90,833 to $100,767 per year; actual pay may vary based on experience and other factors, including geographic location. The posting remains open until the position is filled.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Science or Mathematics field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and at least 6 months of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire; must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Familiarity with cybersecurity specifications and guidelines such as RMF, DIACAP, and STIGs.
Considerable understanding of verification and validation processes.
Ability to recognize and report system security concerns and issues.
Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions; considerable written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to participate in and contribute to multiple work groups.
Considerable proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Creative thinking and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

Apply systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
Contribute to verification and validation processes.
Recognize and report relevant system security concerns and issues.
Communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions clearly.
Participate in and contribute to multiple work groups.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Act on instructions from the immediate supervisor and work under general supervision.