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# Information Assurance Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Audit Trail, Cyber Security, System Configuration, File Transfer, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Security Management, Information Technology Audit, SAP Implementation, Security Content Automation Protocol, Software Configuration Management, Information Security Management System, Information Technology, Nessus, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Plan of Action and Milestones
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/8d71877e-fd08-4c97-8da5-8bf152b56a20/information-assurance-engineer

## About the Role

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., * Proficient understanding of cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), JSIG (Joint SAP Implementation Guide), ICD-503, NIST SP 800-53

 * Experience implementing government security requirements to include technical computer/network system auditing
 * Trained and proficient in Assured File Transfer (AFT) processes and tools
 * Experience with various security assessment/hardening tools - STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, Nessus, etc.
 * Systems administration experience is highly desirable
 * Very strong writing, speaking, analytical, and customer service skills
 * Ability to participate in or lead security work groups
 * Must be a self-starter capable of multitasking and efficiently managing your time in a dynamic environment while requiring minimal levels of supervision
 * Maintains contact with external customer security professionals

PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE:

 * Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the NISPOM, JSIG, ICD-503, NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253
 * DoD 8570 IAM-I level professional certification (i.e. Security + CE, CAP, GSLC) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire

## Description

The candidate will be designated as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) supporting multiple Special Access Programs administering the Information Assurance (IA) Cyber duties for government customers. Components of the IA program include Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities (i.e., documentation preparation, system configuration/validation, certification testing), security sustainment activities (i.e., hardware change management, software change management, account management, media protection, user interface, file transfers), conducting self-inspections, audit trail review, and delivering information systems security education and awareness. The candidate must be a self-starter capable of multitasking and efficiently managing their time in a dynamic environment while requiring minimal levels of supervision. Additionally, the candidate will possess effective written, speaking, analytical, organizational, and customer service skills that will assist them in
identifying solutions to complex compliance and security problems. The ISSO will coordinate duties with the System Administrators and/or Information Technology (IT) staff to ensure all configuration requirements are implemented and functional. The ISSO will conduct technical and nontechnical reviews and audits as prescribed by the Information Systems Security Manager.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

As a member of the Information Assurance Security team the ISSO supports system security categorization efforts, security requirements selection/analysis, security control assessments and performs continuous monitoring.

 * Executes or supports the execution of A&A activities, including development of required security documentation, including items such as System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, SCTM's and POA&M's in compliance with IA policy
 * Perform weekly system audit reviews, media reviews, hardware/software configuration management
 * Executes security testing and evaluation to ensure correct implementation of security controls
 * Supports the assessment and mitigation of vulnerabilities throughout a systems life cycle
 * Conduct IA security education training for all system users on appropriate risk mitigation strategies
 * Perform incident response and cleanup actions when necessary per company or customer directions
 * Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and procedures outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP).
 * Assume ISSM responsibilities as assigned by the Region Manager and/or in the absence of the ISSM