Information Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Boulder, CO
Salary: $118,570–$125,000 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $122k

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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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Information Assurance Engineer As an Information Assurance Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems, you will join a team dedicated to protecting government systems by building and maintaining critical security artifacts. Your daily responsibilities include developing Risk Management Framework security plans, testing plans, and System Impact Analyses to ensure compliance and readiness. You will conduct manual and automated vulnerability scans while collaborating with Development and Test teams to integrate security requirements into cloud-native DevSecOps environments. You will also lead Assessment and Authorization events to meet strict security standards. The role requires proficiency in Linux, Windows, and cloud-native technologies, along with familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 RMF, STIGs, and the Assessment and Authorization process. You will apply systems engineering principles and Microsoft Office tools to solve complex problems within a high-security defense and scientific domain.

Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST SP 800-53 STIGs DevSecOps Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Linux Windows FedRAMP Agile Systems Engineering Microsoft Office AI

What you'll do

Build and maintain security artifacts including RMF security plans, testing plans, and System Impact Analyses.
Conduct manual and automated security tests and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks.
Integrate and verify security requirements within cloud-native DevSecOps environments alongside development teams.
Lead and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) events to ensure systems meet critical standards.
Apply NIST SP 800-53, STIGs, and FedRAMP standards to secure Linux, Windows, and cloud technologies.
Lead security workgroups and communicate complex security concepts to customers and senior stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation in security processes.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Science/Math field plus 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 RMF, STIGs, and the Assessment and Authorization process.
Strong understanding of Linux, Windows, and cloud-native technologies (FedRAMP experience preferred).
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to convey complex security concepts.
Experience thriving in Agile teams and leading security workgroups (preferred).
Hands-on expertise with security design, systems engineering principles, and Microsoft Office tools (preferred).

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