Information Assurance Security Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Information Assurance Security Engineer to support a national security program from an onsite facility in Springfield, Virginia. The role emphasizes expert information security services, policy drafting, RMF and C&A coordination, and multi-agency security integration, drawing on a minimum of 10 years of related experience. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the representative of the Information System Security Manager ensuring compliance with IS security procedures.
• Support efforts to operate, maintain, and dispose of information system materials in accordance with security directives, policies and practices and as annotated in Systems Security Plans.
• Generate and implementation of requisite security training ensuring user security awareness of responsibilities prior to system access.
• Initiate protective and corrective measures when incident or vulnerabilities are discovered.
• Ensure IA hardware and software complies with security configuration guides.
• Implement and enforce IA policies and procedures as defined by A&A documentation.
• Ensure users are aware of their IA responsibilities.
• The ability to work on multiple projects/tasks at once and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Perform Operations & Sustainment (O&S) functions for the NCE network security infrastructure (firewalls, web gateways, mail gateways, ids, load balancers, performance monitoring tools, mgt systems, etc)
• Perform maintenance and/or advanced configuration of equipment in order to protect the network from emerging cyber threats
• Experience with Cloud Infrastructure/AWS-based technology
• Experience using security tools such as ACAS, HBSS, Carbon Black, Tanium, RedSeal, and EMET
• Conduct forensic traffic/log analysis to isolate issues or respond to analyst alerts
• Respond to escalated troubleshooting requests
• Maintain and administer network infrastructure standards, documentation and fault tolerance
• Present Monitoring/Test Results and Reports as required
• Perform/support integration testing as required
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Ability to review Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and conduct a technical decomposition categorization, remediation, and lien resolution
• Execute remediation process to implement technical solutions to address vulnerability findings via ACAS security scan.
• Experience installing, hardening, deploying, documenting, and troubleshooting network perimeter security technologies.
• Experience and scripting ability on Unix and/or RHEL OS
• Experienced with complex Microsoft macros, and PowerShell scripts
• Basic understanding of Windows Enterprise AD architecture and VMWare Virtualization
• Must be proficient in network routing/vlan technology

Requirements

• 10 + years of related experience
• may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)

Technologies

• ACAS
• HBSS
• Carbon Black
• Tanium
• RedSeal
• EMET
• AWS
• Unix
• RHEL
• PowerShell
• Microsoft macros
• VMware
• Windows Enterprise AD

Benefits

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Work Requirements

• 10 + years of related experience
• may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
• None
• U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefits Information

The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $159,850. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

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Our Identity Verification Process

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About Our Work

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