Senior Information Assurance Engineer

Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: January 5, 2021

Job Description:

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTSTop Secret security clearance preferred.--Candidates must have at least a Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. Applicants selected will be subjected 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.Responsibilities for this Position General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 13,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas.--Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.--We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!ABOUT GDMS PITTSFIELD, MACome work for General Dynamics Mission Systems in beautiful Berkshire County, located on the western edge of Massachusetts. The Berkshires are very family friendly with excellent schools. The housing market is very affordable compared to surrounding larger cities. General Dynamics provides exceptional salaries compared to other employers in Berkshire County which provides a comfortable lifestyle for you and your family.The surrounding area is a cultural center for arts and theater, including established venues such as Tanglewood, Mass Museum of Contemporary Arts, The Clark and the Norman Rockwell Museum, to name a few. Berkshire County is also an outdoors' person's dream location, with multiple lakes, nearby ski locations, golf courses and even the Appalachian Trail. Being part of New England, western Massachusetts also boasts four distinct and enjoyable seasons, from the comfortable summer months to the colorful fall and pristine winters.As a small city with surrounding rural towns, Pittsfield has a reasonable cost of living and relaxing short commutes without giving up modern life amenities. We are centrally located in the northeast, providing easy access to all of the attractions New England can offer, such as Boston and New York City which are both less than a 3 hour drive away.The Berkshire are Calling!https://datausa.io/profile/geo/berkshire-county-ma/General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/VeteranBasic Qualifications:Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS LEADING INTO THIS:* Working knowledge of network topologies, layered security architectures & designs, network based security, host based protection, anti-virus, and security management* Experienced with Risk Management Framework (RMF) vulnerability assessments, artifact collection, analysis, and risk* Supported patch management, system hardening, and verification of STIG compliance for OSs (e.g. Windows 2012, Windows 10, and Linux operating systems), COTS applications, and other IA products and IA enabled products.* Hands-on experience with ACAS-NESSUS & SCAP scans and analysis, STIG CKLs, SCC benchmarks, VulneratorCertification Requirements:Minimal certification is Security+.--CISSP certification is preferred. Travel:Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time.Job Description:Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you'll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. As a Senior Information Assurance Engineer, you'll perform - or lead - security requirements analysis, security requirements definition, system security design, security architecture generation, security trade studies, and security verification and validation with little or no supervision. You'll contribute to detailed security analyses at the system of system (SOS) level. Basically, you'll impact standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life-cycle. It's your chance to put your talent to the ultimate test. Are you ready? What you'll experience:* Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret* A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next* Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discoveredWhat you bring to the table:* A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related specialized area or field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience* Strong use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories* Strong understanding of cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIACAP, STIGs and other government security specifications and guidelines* Strong knowledge of cyber security technology and trendsWhat sets you apart:* Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task* Outstanding communications skills* Ability to supervise, manage and mentor team members* Ability to sell concepts and ideas#CJ3#CBCompany Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation.--With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas.--Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.--We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose.--You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.--If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.--EOE/Disability/VeteranTo learn more about the General Dynamics Mission Systems Pittsfield facility, click HERE.

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