Information Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Bloomington, MN
Salary
$118,570–$130,000 / yr
Posted
1 day 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.

General Dynamics currently has 1364 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Information Assurance Engineer

The Information Assurance Engineer joins the Information Assurance Security team to support multiple Special Access Programs for government customers. Serving as an Information System Security Officer, the individual manages Information Assurance cyber duties including Assessment and Authorization activities, security sustainment, and continuous monitoring. Daily tasks involve preparing System Security Plans, performing weekly audit reviews, managing hardware and software configurations, and conducting security testing to mitigate vulnerabilities. The role requires proficiency in Risk Management Framework, JSIG, ICD-503, and NIST SP 800-53. Candidates must utilize tools such as STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, and Nessus while managing Assured File Transfer processes. This position solves complex compliance and security problems within high-stakes national security missions, ensuring all systems are operated and maintained in accordance with internal security policies and procedures.

What you'll do

  • Execute Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities including documentation preparation and system configuration validation.
  • Perform weekly system audit reviews, media reviews, and hardware/software configuration management.
  • Execute security testing and evaluation to ensure correct implementation of security controls.
  • Support the assessment and mitigation of vulnerabilities throughout the systems life cycle.
  • Conduct information assurance security education and training for all system users.
  • Perform incident response and cleanup actions per company or customer directions.
  • Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies.
  • Coordinate with System Administrators to ensure all configuration requirements are implemented and functional.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Department of Defense Top 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.
  • Proficient understanding of cyber security specifications such as RMF, JSIG, ICD-503, and NIST SP 800-53.
  • Experience implementing government security requirements including technical computer/network system auditing.
  • Trained and proficient in Assured File Transfer (AFT) processes and tools.
  • Experience with security assessment/hardening tools such as STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, and Nessus.
  • Systems administration experience (preferred).
  • DoD 8570 IAM-I level professional certification or ability to obtain within six months (preferred).

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