Information Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Bloomington, MN
Salary
$112,924–$125,275 / yr
Posted
59 days ago
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Below market

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Information Assurance Engineer

The Information Assurance Engineer joins the Engineering department to support the security of embedded systems for avionics applications. This role involves participating in system security design, performing security hardening, and executing security testing using DISA STIG/SRG checklists. The engineer will perform static and dynamic code analysis, penetration testing, and Nessus scanning to identify threats. Key responsibilities include building the RMF body of evidence, including system risk assessments, security plans, and Security Control Traceability Matrices. The candidate must utilize Linux, PowerShell, Python, and bash scripting while applying knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls. The position requires managing security requirements throughout the program life cycle, ensuring all components meet government specifications and verification processes to protect critical mission systems from cyber threats.

What you'll do

  • Participate in system security design efforts and security requirements analysis.
  • Plan, implement, and support the verification of security requirements with Development and Test teams.
  • Perform security hardening of systems and components based on current mission needs.
  • Execute security testing and evaluation using DISA STIG/SRG checklists, Nessus, and penetration testing.
  • Build the RMF body of evidence, including system risk assessments, security plans, and traceability matrices.
  • Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle.
  • Generate documentation detailing security configurations, assessment findings, and mitigations for engineering teams and customers.
  • Participate in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) or Certification and Accreditation (C&A) activities.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Science or Mathematics field plus 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with development of embedded systems for avionics applications and software code development (preferred).
  • Experience with command-line interfaces including Linux and PowerShell.
  • Scripting familiarity with Python, bash, and PowerShell.
  • CISSP certification or ability to obtain CISSP certification within 6 months of hire (preferred).

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