F-35 Senior Air Systems Information Assurance Security Engineer with

General Dynamics Information Technology; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Information Assurance Security Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing cybersecurity for the advanced F-35 program. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and defense, ensuring that cutting-edge systems are secure and reliable. You'll be responsible for implementing security requirements, conducting assessments, and leading a team of experts. With a focus on innovation and professional growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a significant impact in national security. Embrace the chance to develop your career while contributing to a mission that matters.

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in information systems design and security.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct information system security engineering activities.
• Ensure security features are integrated into Air System and ground support.

Skills

Information Assurance

Cybersecurity

System Security Engineering

Risk Analysis

Vulnerability Assessment

Secure Coding Techniques

Education

MS/MA/BS/BA Degree in Cyber Security

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Information Systems

Job description

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F-35 Senior Air Systems Information Assurance Security Engineer

Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior Information Assurance Security Engineer (Air Systems) with GDIT. A career in Security Engineering means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. Our work depends on a Senior Information Assurance Security Engineer (Air Systems) to provide knowledge–based information assurance and cybersecurity IT services to the F–35 Directorate of Cyber Integration (DCI) in support of the F–35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO) in Arlington, VA. The F–35 Lightning II Program is the Department of Defense's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F–35 will bring cutting–edge technologies to the battlespace of the future.

HOW OUR SENIOR INFORMATION ASSURANCE SECURITY SPECIALIST (AIR SYSTEMS) WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

1. Responsible for conducting information system security engineering activities.
2. 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.
3. Employ best practices when implementing security requirements within the F–35 Air System, including the Air Vehicle and Ground Support information systems.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Ensure the Security Authorization Packages (SAP) are accurate, complete and delivered to the system's respective ISSE/IASAE/SCA government oversight.
7. Witness dry–run compliance testing in preparation for Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
8. 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.
9. Provide support for all Air System (Air Vehicle and Ground Support Systems), Flight Test Systems, Program Office PMO's and/or Functional Teams.
10. Interpret 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 DoD CS compliance mandates.
11. Develop Air System Cybersecurity Policies and Instructions for issuance program wide by the F–35 CISO.
12. Provide engineering/architectural expertise for interoperability, security and functional performance parameters.
13. Provide team leadership to other ISSE/IASAEs on the contract.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):

1. Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI.
2. Required Experience: 10 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.
3. 1+ years 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.
4. 5 years experience working on weapons systems platforms as a security engineer.
5. 8 years of concurrent experience in system security Certification & Accreditation (C&A).
6. 8 years of concurrent experience in Vulnerability Assessment and/or Risk Analysis.
7. Required Certifications: DoD Manual 8140.03 (612) Security Control Accessor – Intermediate.
8. 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, Operations Research, or a related technical or IT discipline.
9. 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.
10. Level of baseline security certification to be determined based on work assignments.

Work Location:

Hybrid – Partial onsite support in one of the following areas: Orlando, FL; Eglin AFB, FL; Fort Worth, TX; Arlington, VA; Patuxent River, MD; Wright Patterson AFB, OH. US Citizenship Required.

WHAT WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE (Desired):

1. 5+ years of experience in Vulnerability Assessment and/or Risk Analysis of test and operational systems.
2. Experience in operational risk management a plus.
3. MA or MS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related technical discipline.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting–edge technology you can learn from.
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.