IT Security Specialist

General Dynamics

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$112,949–$119,126 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Below market

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This role $116k
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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

The IT Security Specialist role at General Dynamics Mission Systems in San Jose, CA is a full-time position requiring a Top Secret clearance. As an Information System Security Officer (ISSO), you will support multiple Special Access Programs by administering cyber duties such as Assessment and Authorization activities, security sustainment tasks, self-inspections, and audit trail reviews. You will collaborate with System Administrators to ensure compliance with IA policies like RMF, JSIG, ICD-503, and NIST SP 800-53, while conducting technical and non-technical audits and training users on risk mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in cyber security, proficiency in tools such as STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, Nessus, and Assured File Transfer (AFT), and strong analytical and customer service skills.

What you'll do

  • Executes or supports Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, including documentation preparation.
  • Conducts weekly system audit reviews, media reviews, and hardware/software configuration management.
  • Implements security testing and evaluation to ensure correct implementation of security controls.
  • Supports the assessment and mitigation of vulnerabilities throughout a system’s lifecycle.
  • Conducts Information Assurance (IA) security education training for all system users.
  • Performs incident response and cleanup actions as necessary.
  • Ensures systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field plus at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required.
  • Proficient understanding of cyber security specifications like RMF, JSIG, ICD-503, NIST SP 800-53.
  • Experience implementing government security requirements and technical computer/network system auditing.
  • Trained in Assured File Transfer (AFT) processes and tools.
  • Familiarity with various security assessment/hardening tools such as STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, Nessus.
  • Strong writing, speaking, analytical, and customer service skills.

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