Information Assurance Engineer

Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree.

Clearance Requirements:

Ability to obtain a 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid application of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Solid understanding of verification and validation process.
• Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions to leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly recognize and report relevant system security concerns and issues.
• Ability to participate in and contribute to multiple work groups.
• Perform regular vulnerability scans using ACAS to identify security weaknesses and vulnerabilities within the system.
• Analyze scan results and provide detailed reports on findings, including risk assessments and recommended mitigations.
• Implement and manage system security patching processes to ensure timely updates and compliance with security policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address vulnerabilities and ensure the security of all systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to security compliance, vulnerability management, and patch management processes.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to proactively protect the organization's assets.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST, RMF, STIG, etc.).
• Conduct security audits and assessments to verify compliance with established security policies and procedures.
• Reviews results of vulnerability assessments and code reviews and informs management of vulnerabilities, risk and mitigation.
• Proven ability to leverage technical expertise in the following:
  • Nessus (ACAS) Vulnerability Assessment, installation, and management
  • Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs) to identify, analyze, and remediate security threats
  • Network and Systems Administration
  • Implementing secure configurations based on NIST (800-53, 800-171) with Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) principles
  • Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) is a plus
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans