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General Dynamics · 3 months ago

Information Assurance Engineer

USA-CO-Aurora

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$103K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of high technology solutions, products, and services for defense and scientific missions. They are seeking an Information Assurance Engineer to support the development of security requirements, perform security verification tasks, and collaborate with teams to implement security controls.

AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Self-directed and self-starting ability

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions

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

Familiarity with cloud-native technologies and authorization (e.g., FedRAMP) is a plus

Strong use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories

Contributes to the achievement of business objectives

Recognizes and incorporates various security designs and lessons learned

Able to sell concepts and ideas effectively

Able to work directly with customers

Proficient in reporting relevant cyber systems engineering design

Regular contact with senior levels of security workgroups

Ability to lead security workgroups

Works under limited direction

Frequent contact with project leaders, other professionals within the Engineering department, project teams, and external customers’ security professionals

Creative thinker and good multi-tasker

Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications

Job will require 3-5 days a week on site support at Buckley Air Force Base and periodic site visits to Boulder campus

Must have TS/SCI clearance

Qualification

Risk Management Framework (RMF)Cybersecurity verificationSecurity Control Traceability MatricesLinux operating systemWindows operating systemSecure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)Cloud-native technologiesSelf-directedMulti-taskerMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsCreative thinker

Required

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field

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

U.S. citizenship is required