Information Assurance Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate need for an Information Assurance Engineer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 (, 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.

Target salary range: USD $110, - USD $122,;This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.