Information Assurance Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Taunton, MA
Salary
$118,570–$125,054 / yr
Posted
56 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $122k
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This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $136,500–$183,912 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $160k for comparable roles.

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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

Information Assurance Engineer joins the engineering team to manage cyber security requirements, system design, and architecture generation for complex programs. The role involves performing risk assessments using Mission Based Cybersecurity Risk Assessment approaches, conducting Cyber Table Top exercises, and developing security documentation such as Security Control Traceability Matrices and System Impact Analyses. You will support Assessment and Authorization activities to secure Authority To Operate status while ensuring cyber survivability throughout the program life cycle. Key technical requirements include proficiency in DevSecOps, RMF 800-53 standards, STIGs, and tools like Nessus for vulnerability and code analysis. The position requires a CISP or equivalent certification and expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering. You will analyze vendor products and COTS components to ensure security while identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous innovation within the cyber domain.

What you'll do

  • Perform cyber security requirements analysis, system design, and architecture generation for complex systems.
  • Develop and manage security requirement traceability matrices (SRTM) and control traceability matrices (SCTM).
  • Integrate cybersecurity inputs into Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering models.
  • Conduct risk assessments and mitigation strategies using MRAP-C and Cyber Table Top exercises.
  • Analyze vendor products and COTS components to ensure compliance with Trusted Systems and Networks standards.
  • Develop RMF body of evidence documentation, including security plans, risk assessments, and system impact analyses.
  • Execute security testing, vulnerability scans, and static/dynamic code analysis in DevSecOps environments.
  • Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities to secure Authority to Operate (ATO) for programs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Science/Math field with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • CISP or equivalent certification.
  • Experience with DevSecOps.
  • Familiarity with Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) analysis and Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (preferred).
  • Proficiency in cyber security standards including RMF 800-53, STIGs, and Cyber Survivability Endorsement Implementation Guide.
  • Ability to perform vulnerability and code analysis scans using tools like Nessus or Static Code Analysis (SCA).

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