Information Assurance Professional - General Dynamics Mission Systems

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate need for an Information Assurance Professional in our Scottsdale, AZ location.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Strong understanding of cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIGs and other government security specifications and guidelines
• Strong knowledge of cyber security technology and trends
• Contributes to the achievement of business objectives
• Recognizes and incorporates various security designs and lessons learned
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Able to sell concepts and ideas
• Effective in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions as they affect the cyber design and implementation
• Strong ability in reporting relevant cyber systems engineering design
• Regular contact with senior levels of security work groups
• Ability to lead security work groups
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications
• Must have a DoD Secret Clearance or higher
• Lead efforts to conduct frequent vulnerability and compliance assessments on various operating systems, hardware, and applications in various environments
• Lead efforts to categorize vulnerabilities and document recommendations
• Produce and maintain the program’s Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) to include vulnerabilities and compliance findings
• Create, maintain and exercise the vulnerability scanning processes
• Champion security perspective for decisions related to assessing and planning actions for vulnerabilities
• Actively participate in an agile team to organize, prioritize, and status work efforts
• Support development and test teams to remediate vulnerabilities as part of patching process
• Verify vulnerabilities are addressed in patched systems
• Participate in efforts to improve the program wide vulnerability management program
• Lead continuous process improvement efforts – such as CI/CD, DevOps – to automate vulnerability management efforts
• Frequent communication with program stakeholders including product owners, developers, lab personnel, and Systems Security Engineering team members
• Distinguishing features include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Active cybersecurity certifications such as ISC2 CISSP
  • Strong Linux and PitBull systems administration experience
  • Strong experience using vulnerability scanning tools, communicating vulnerabilities and documenting plans of action
  • Familiar with DISA STIGs, including nomenclature and tooling
  • Hands-on experience with DoD security tools – ACAS / Nessus, HBSS / EPO, SCC, etc.
  • Experience with test management frameworks (e.g. Ansible, Zephyr)

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This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
USD $142,601.00 - USD $158,198.00 /Yr.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran