IT Security Specialist

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$86,091–$93,154 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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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 · IT Security Specialist

IT Security Specialist works within the cyber division to protect national defense and intelligence systems from internal or external attacks. The role involves developing security controls, maintaining network firewalls, managing encryption protocols, and administering policies for physical and virtual access. You will research security breaches, design countermeasures, and provide engineering services regarding electronic data traffic and network architecture. Key technical requirements include proficiency in encryption algorithms like IPSEC, AES, and SHA, as well as knowledge of cryptography, TOGAF, and security models such as Bell-LaPadula. The position requires familiarity with government specifications including RMF, DIACAP, and STIGs, alongside expertise in PII and PCI data standards. You will utilize computer science technologies to integrate secure systems while managing supply chain risk and ensuring the integrity of critical information infrastructure against unauthorized access or data destruction.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute security controls to prevent internal or external attacks on email, data, and web systems.
  • Research attempted or successful security breaches and design effective countermeasures.
  • Maintain hardware, software, network firewalls, and encryption protocols.
  • Administer security policies to control physical and virtual access to information systems.
  • Develop, test, debug, and deploy code or routines that support established security protocols.
  • Apply computer science technologies to design and integrate secure networks and systems.
  • Provide security engineering and integration services to customers.
  • Report the business impact of data theft, destruction, or unauthorized access to management.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
  • A Master's degree, or a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience, is required.
  • Solid knowledge of encryption algorithms, cryptography, and cryptographic key management concepts is required.
  • Solid knowledge of IT architecture, security principles, and network security architecture concepts is required.
  • Solid knowledge of PII and PCI data security standards is required.
  • Familiarity with cyber security specifications such as RMF, DIACAP, STIGs, and other government guidelines (preferred).
  • Considerable proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.

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