Information Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Aurora, CO

110d • $97,754 - $104,000

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate need for an Information Assurance Engineer. The 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. A Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at the time of hire, and U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to the nature of work performed within the facilities.

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 TS/SCI security clearance required at time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong security mindset and comfortable questioning system behavior inconsistent with key security principles.
• Familiar with NIST SP 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Familiar with Linux and Windows operating systems and their security features.
• Experience with Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Understanding of the RMF Assessment and Authorization process.
• Strong use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies and authorization (e.g., FedRAMP) is a plus.
• Creative thinker and good multi-tasker.
• Ability to lead security workgroups.
• Proficient in reporting relevant cyber systems engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development of RMF body of evidence for security requirements, including security plans, security testing plans, Security Control Traceability Matrices, and System Impact Analyses.
• Performs routine security verification tasks using manual and automated methods (Cyber Test Procedures and vulnerability scans).
• Supports the execution of Assessment and Authorization events.
• Collaborates with Development and Test teams to plan, implement, and support the verification of security requirements.
• Actively participates in an Agile team to organize, prioritize, and status work efforts.
• Champions security perspective for decisions related to implementing and verifying security controls in high-security, cloud-native DevSecOps environments.
• Contributes to the achievement of business objectives.
• Recognizes and incorporates various security designs and lessons learned.
• Able to sell concepts and ideas effectively.
• Works under limited direction.
• Frequent contact with project leaders, other professionals within the Engineering department, project teams, and external customers’ security professionals.

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