General Dynamics Mission Systems · 21 hours ago
Information Assurance Engineer
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$91K/yr - $101K/yr
2+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical Space Force information systems by implementing and enforcing security controls.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain security controls for information systems in accordance with approved security plans and policies
Support system authorization and accreditation processes (e.g., ATO, reauthorization)
Monitor system security posture and perform continuous monitoring activities
Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and security impact assessments
Ensure compliance with applicable frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST RMF, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CJIS, FedRAMP)
Review system changes and assess security impacts prior to implementation
Coordinate and participate in security audits, assessments, and inspections
Track and remediate Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
Investigate and respond to security incidents, documenting findings and corrective actions
Ensure security documentation is current, accurate, and approved
Collaborate with system owners, administrators, developers, and compliance teams
Assist COMSEC custodians in the execution of COMSEC duties in the local office space
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance in a reasonable amount of time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field
2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required
Implement and maintain security controls for information systems in accordance with approved security plans and policies
Support system authorization and accreditation processes (e.g., ATO, reauthorization)
Monitor system security posture and perform continuous monitoring activities
Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and security impact assessments
Ensure compliance with applicable frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST RMF, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CJIS, FedRAMP)
Review system changes and assess security impacts prior to implementation
Coordinate and participate in security audits, assessments, and inspections
Track and remediate Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
Investigate and respond to security incidents, documenting findings and corrective actions
Ensure security documentation is current, accurate, and approved
Collaborate with system owners, administrators, developers, and compliance teams
Assist COMSEC custodians in the execution of COMSEC duties in the local office space
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance in a reasonable amount of time
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Competitive benefits
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
Recent News
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2026-01-17
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