General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of high technology solutions for defense and scientific operations. They are seeking an Information Assurance Engineer to support the development of security requirements and ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF). The role involves collaborating with various teams to implement and verify security controls in high-security environments.
Supports the development of RMF body of evidence for security requirements, including security plans, security testing plans, Security Control Traceability Matrices, and System Impact Analyses.
Performs routine security verification tasks using manual and automated methods (Cyber Test Procedures and vulnerability scans).
Supports the execution of Assessment and Authorization events.
Collaborates with Development and Test teams to plan, implement, and support the verification of security requirements.
Actively participates in an Agile team to organize, prioritize, and status work efforts.
Champions security perspective for decisions related to implementing and verifying security controls in high-security, cloud-native DevSecOps environments.
Self-directed and self-starting ability.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions.
Strong security mindset and comfortable questioning system behavior inconsistent with key security principles.
Familiar with NIST SP 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Familiar with Linux and Windows operating systems and their security features.
Experience with Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Understanding of the RMF Assessment and Authorization process.
Familiarity with cloud-native technologies and authorization (e.g., FedRAMP) is a plus.
Strong use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
Contributes to the achievement of business objectives.
Recognizes and incorporates various security designs and lessons learned.
Able to sell concepts and ideas effectively.
Able to work directly with customers.
Proficient in reporting relevant cyber systems engineering design.
Regular contact with senior levels of security workgroups.
Ability to lead security workgroups.
Works under limited direction.
Frequent contact with project leaders, other professionals within the Engineering department, project teams, and external customers’ security professionals.
Creative thinker and good multi-tasker.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
Job will require 3-5 days a week on site support at Buckley Air Force Base and periodic site visits to Boulder campus.
Must have TS/SCI clearance.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field
2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree
Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required
Supports the development of RMF body of evidence for security requirements, including security plans, security testing plans, Security Control Traceability Matrices, and System Impact Analyses
Performs routine security verification tasks using manual and automated methods (Cyber Test Procedures and vulnerability scans)
Supports the execution of Assessment and Authorization events
Collaborates with Development and Test teams to plan, implement, and support the verification of security requirements
Actively participates in an Agile team to organize, prioritize, and status work efforts
Champions security perspective for decisions related to implementing and verifying security controls in high-security, cloud-native DevSecOps environments
Self-directed and self-starting ability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions
Strong security mindset and comfortable questioning system behavior inconsistent with key security principles
Familiar with NIST SP 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Familiar with Linux and Windows operating systems and their security features
Experience with Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Understanding of the RMF Assessment and Authorization process
Strong use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
Contributes to the achievement of business objectives
Recognizes and incorporates various security designs and lessons learned
Able to sell concepts and ideas effectively
Able to work directly with customers
Proficient in reporting relevant cyber systems engineering design
Regular contact with senior levels of security workgroups
Ability to lead security workgroups
Works under limited direction
Frequent contact with project leaders, other professionals within the Engineering department, project teams, and external customers’ security professionals
Creative thinker and good multi-tasker
Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications
Job will require 3-5 days a week on site support at Buckley Air Force Base and periodic site visits to Boulder campus
Must have TS/SCI clearance
Preferred
Familiarity with cloud-native technologies and authorization (e.g., FedRAMP)
Benefits
Highly competitive benefits
Flexible work environment
Contributions are recognized and rewarded
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
