Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist Ill

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

GENERAL DYNAMICS Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist III

General Dynamics is seeking an IT Assurance Specialist and the Primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities

• Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system(s) assigned

• Maintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation as required

• Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance

• Prepare system for operational use and support operational tests

• Review, prepare, and update authorization packages

• Notify customer when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation

• Conduct cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection’s checklist

• Review and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that makeup the authorization package

• Identify any and all vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures

• Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices

• Perform Video-Teleconferencing VTC System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration

• Provide External Information System(s) Client Support

• Perform account creations, changes, & deletions on multiple authorization boundaries

• Perform Help Desk & troubleshooting activities

• Perform Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modifications

• Perform system and network appliance patching activities

• Provide Government-Issued Laptop Support

• Assist in Media Control & Accountability activities

• Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities

Experience:

• 8+ years related experience

• 2+ years SAP experience required

• Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialists

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• IAT Level II or IAM Level II - within 6 months of hire (examples: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

Clearance Required to Start:

• TS/SCI required

• Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials Certification - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security - Cisco - Cisco

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security - Cisco - Cisco

GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

CompTIA Network + - SEC+ - SEC+

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required