IT Security Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

12d•$86,091 - $93,154

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a IT Security Specialist. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Requirements

Master's degree. Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or equivalent relevant experience is required, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Department of Defense Secret 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.
Solid knowledge of encryption algorithms (e.g., Internet Protocol Security [IPSEC], Advanced Encryption Standard [AES], Generic Routing Encapsulation [GRE], Internet Key Exchange[IKE], Message Digest Algorithm [MD5], Secure Hash Algorithm [SHA], Triple Data Encryption Standard [3DES])
Solid knowledge of cryptography and cryptographic key management concepts
Solid knowledge of information technology (IT) architectural concepts and frameworks
Solid knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption)
Solid knowledge of security system design tools, methods, and techniques
Solid knowledge of the enterprise information technology (IT) architecture
Solid knowledge of the organization's enterprise information technology (IT) goals and objectives
Skill in discerning the protection needs (i.e., security controls) of information systems and networks
Solid knowledge of the methods, standards, and approaches for describing, analyzing, and documenting an organization's enterprise information technology (IT) architecture (e.g., Open Group Architecture Framework [TOGAF])
Solid knowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards
Solid knowledge of information technology (IT) supply chain security and risk management policies, requirements, and procedures
Solid knowledge of network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth)
Solid knowledge of security models (e.g., Bell-LaPadula model, Biba integrity model, Clark-Wilson integrity model)
Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
Fully proficient and able to perform all responsibilities associated with the position
Grasps and applies new information quickly and handles more complex assignments
Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction
Considerable understanding of verification and validation process
Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
Considerable ability to clearly recognize and report relevant system security concerns and issues
Receives and acts on instructions from immediate supervisor
Ability to participate in and contribute to multiple work groups
Works under general supervision
Considerable written and verbal communications skills
Creative thinker, good multi-tasker
Considerable proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Builds productive internal/external working relationships
Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments
May provide work direction to other employees; lacks authority to discipline or reward

Nice To Haves

Familiar with cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIACAP, STIGs and other government security specifications and guidelines

Responsibilities

Develops and executes security controls, defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate company email, data, e-commerce and web-based systems
Researches attempted or successful efforts to compromise systems security and designs countermeasures
Maintains hardware, software and network firewalls and encryption protocols
Administers security policies to control physical and virtual access to systems
Provides information to management regarding the negative impact on the business caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information and systems
Individuals whose primary focus is on developing, testing, debugging and deploying code or processing routines that support security protocols for an established system or systems
Applies current computer science technologies to the design, development, evaluation, and integration of computer systems and networks to maintain system security
Provides security engineering and integration services to customers
Involved in a wide range of security issues including architectures, electronic data traffic and network access
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation