Information Assurance Engineer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Mission Systems

Information Assurance Engineer

ID: 2026-74838
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 9/10/2026
Category: Cyber
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
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.

, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable application of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories

• Considerable understanding of verification and validation process

• Familiar with cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIACAP, STIGs and other government security specifications and guidelines

• Aware of business objective and Engineering role in achieving

• Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions

• Considerable ability to clearly recognize and report relevant system security concerns and issues

• Receives and acts on instructions from immediate supervisor

• Ability to participate in and contribute to multiple work groups

• Works under general supervision

• May have some contact outside Engineering or with external customers

• Considerable written and verbal communications skills

• Creative thinker, good multi-tasker

• Considerable proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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Salary Note

This 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 Range

USD $90,833.00 - USD $100,767.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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