Information Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Information Assurance Engineer

ID: 2026-72763
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 5/28/2026
Category: Cyber
Employment Type: Intern Conversion
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.


Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Top 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

Duties and Tasks:

Supports the development of program required security documentation, including items such as security plans, contingency plans, and security tests plans and procedures in compliance with IA policy

Supports the generation of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) (or Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentationfor the program

Participates in A&A (or C&A) activities

Executes or supports execution of security testing and evaluation to ensure the correct implementation of security requirements

Executes security scanning

Supports secure maintenance

As a member of the cyber security team, may support the system security design effort, security requirements analysis, and security requirements flow down to the program elements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories

Working knowledge of the system engineering process

Working knowledge of verification and validation process

Good written and verbal communications skills

Works well within a team and understands the concept of influence management

Ability to clearly recognize and report information relevant to sound systems engineering design

Working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications

Creative thinker

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance

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 $77,843.00 - USD $82,101.00 /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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