General Dynamics

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

General Dynamics$124K — $131K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics plus 5 years of experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of experience.
  • Must obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at hire.
  • IAM Certification required (i.e., CGRC, CISM, CISSP, Security+).
  • Proficient in systems engineering and cyber security specifications (RMF, DIACAP, STIGs).
  • Strong written, verbal communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support system security design and security requirements analysis.
  • Execute security testing and develop security documentation.
  • Participate in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities.
  • Communicate cyber design issues, impacts, and corrective actions.
  • Lead and participate in security work groups.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on government security projects.
  • Engagement with senior internal security professionals.
  • Creative environment encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Access to cutting-edge cyber security technology and trends.
  • Professional development opportunities in cyber security and engineering.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

The Information Assurance Engineer supports the system security design effort, security requirements analysis, and security requirements flow down to the program element. The role involves executing security testing, developing security documentation, and participating in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities to ensure the correct implementation of security requirements.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

• Proficient use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories

• Proficient understanding of cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIACAP, STIGs and other government security specifications and guidelines

• Proficient 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

• Proficient ability in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions as they affect the cyber design and implementation

• Proficient ability to clearly report relevant cyber systems engineering design

• Regular contact with senior levels of internal security work groups

• Ability to participate in or lead security work groups

• Works under limited direction

• Contact with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams

• Maintains contact with the external customers’ security professionals

• Creative thinker, good multi-tasker

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

• Must be have an IAM Certification (i.e., CGRC, CISM, CISSP, Security+)

• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Salary NoteThis 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. Combined Salary RangeUSD $124,216.00 - USD $131,009.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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