F-35 Air Systems Information System Security Engineer | Active Secret clearance

General Dynamics Information Technology; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full flex work week

401K with company match

Competitive pay and paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an Air Systems Information System Security Engineer to support mission-critical government projects. The role focuses on security engineering for Air Vehicle and Ground Support information systems, with DoD A&A oversight and continuous monitoring responsibilities.

The position involves hybrid work arrangements across locations such as Eglin AFB, FL and Fort Worth, TX, with daily security design and implementation duties and ongoing collaboration

Qualifications

• Requires information system security engineering experience across Air Systems and ground support.
• Experience implementing security controls using cybersecurity engineering principles.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements and A&A processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct information system security engineering activities.
• Capture and refine Aircraft System and Ground Support security requirements.
• Ensure SAPs are accurate and delivered to government oversight.

Skills

Air Systems

Certification and Accreditation (C&A)

Information Systems Security Mana…

Security Vulnerability Assessments

Weapons Systems

Education

MS/MA/BS/BA in IT

Job description

Job Qualifications

Air Systems, Certification and Accreditation (C&A), Information Systems Security Management, Security Vulnerability Assessments, Weapons Systems

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills

Air Systems, Certification and Accreditation (C&A), Information Systems Security Management, Security Vulnerability Assessments, Weapons Systems

Certifications

None

Experience

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as an Air Systems Information System Security Engineer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

The F-35 Lightning II Program is the DoWs focal point for defining affordable next generation aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 brings cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Responsible for conducting information system security engineering activities.
• Provide information system security engineering that captures and refines Aircraft System and Ground Support security requirements and ensures that the requirements are effectively integrated into the Air System and ground support information systems through purposeful security architecting, design, development, and configuration. Employ best practices when implementing security requirements within the F-35 Air System, including the Air Vehicle and Ground Support information systems. This includes software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques.
• Ensure that the F-35 Air System including the Air Vehicle and Ground Support information systems are designed, developed, and implemented with required security features and safeguards. Provide daily support on Cybersecurity engineering; oversight of all CS related deliverables and verify that Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) resolution and continuous monitoring activities are being accomplished.
• Ensure the Security Authorization Packages (SAP) are accurate, complete and delivered to the system's respective ISSE/IASAE/SCA government oversight. Witness dry-run compliance testing in preparation for Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
• Manage the embedded resources, along with their level of effort, train & supplement other ISSE/IASAEs on the Air Systems support team and provide counsel to DCI leadership. Provide support for all Air System (Air Vehicle and Ground Support Systems), Flight Test Systems, Program Office PMO’s and/or Functional Teams.
• Assist with development and/or interpretation of requirements into security design, ensuring security design is compliant with Systems Engineering Master Plan (SEMP), Cybersecurity (CS) Key Performance Parameters (KPPs), Cyber Survivability Endorsement (CSE) requirements, and DoW CS compliance mandates.
• Develop Air System Cybersecurity Policies and Instructions for issuance program wide by the F-35 CISO. Provide engineering/architectural expertise for interoperability, security and functional performance parameters. Provide team leadership to other ISSE/IASAEs on the contract.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Air Systems Information System Security Engineer must have:

• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred
• Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in designing and developing organizational information systems or upgrading legacy systems, employing best practices when implementing security controls within an information system including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques.
• 1+ year of practical airframe/weapon system security experience in secure network and system design, analysis, procedure/test generation, test execution and implementation of weapons system security mechanisms.
• 5 years of experience in system security Assessment & Authorization (A&A).
• 5 years of experience in Vulnerability Assessment and/or Risk Analysis.
• Required Certifications: DoD 8140 - Intermediate
• Education: MS/MA/BS/BA Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering Information Technology, Information Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Statistics, or a related technical or IT discipline. Air Systems Experts: Allowable Substitution: Specific F-35 IT major defense acquisition systems experience can be substituted for the degree requirement on a year for year basis; or a combination of degree and experience in the same ratio.
• Work Location: Hybrid - Partial onsite support in one of the following locations:
• Eglin AFB, FL
• Fort Worth, TX
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

10-25%

Telecommuting Options

Hybrid

Work Location

USA TX Fort Worth

Additional Work Locations

USA FL Eglin AFB

Total Rewards At GDIT

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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