Senior Information Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • CO-Boulder, CO

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Information Assurance Engineer Join the team at General Dynamics Mission Systems, where we protect what matters most. What You’ll Experience Build and maintain security artifacts like Risk Management Framework (RMF) security plans, testing plans, and System Impact Analyses to ensure compliance, readiness, and legitimate security of government systems. Conduct security tests and vulnerability scans using both manual and automated methods to identify and address risks. Collaborate with Development and Test teams to integrate and verify security requirements in cutting-edge cloud-native DevSecOps environments. Lead and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) events, ensuring systems meet critical security standards. Work on-site at customer facility in Boulder Colorado, Buckley Air Force Base or remotely from home (3-5 days/week on site), driving hands-on impact. What You Bring to the Table Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 RMF, STIGs, and the Assessment and Authorization process. Strong understanding of Linux, Windows, and cloud-native technologies (FedRAMP experience is a plus). A proactive security mindset with the ability to identify and challenge system behaviors that deviate from security principles. Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to convey complex security concepts clearly. Active TS/SCI clearance (required). What Sets You Apart Experience thriving in Agile teams, prioritizing and managing tasks effectively. Demonstrated ability to lead security workgroups and collaborate directly with customers and senior stakeholders. A creative problem-solver with a knack for multi-tasking and driving innovative solutions. Hands-on expertise with security design, systems engineering principles, and Microsoft Office tools. Passionate about embedding security into every phase of system development.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field.
• 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 RMF, STIGs, and the Assessment and Authorization process.
• Strong understanding of Linux, Windows, and cloud-native technologies (FedRAMP experience is a plus).
• A proactive security mindset with the ability to identify and challenge system behaviors that deviate from security principles.
• Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to convey complex security concepts clearly.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (required).
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience thriving in Agile teams, prioritizing and managing tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead security workgroups and collaborate directly with customers and senior stakeholders.
• A creative problem-solver with a knack for multi-tasking and driving innovative solutions.
• Hands-on expertise with security design, systems engineering principles, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Passionate about embedding security into every phase of system development.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain security artifacts like Risk Management Framework (RMF) security plans, testing plans, and System Impact Analyses to ensure compliance, readiness, and legitimate security of government systems.
• Conduct security tests and vulnerability scans using both manual and automated methods to identify and address risks.
• Collaborate with Development and Test teams to integrate and verify security requirements in cutting-edge cloud-native DevSecOps environments.
• Lead and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) events, ensuring systems meet critical security standards.
• Work on-site at customer facility in Boulder Colorado, Buckley Air Force Base or remotely from home (3-5 days/week on site), driving hands-on impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees