IA) Specialist I

General Dynamics Information Technology•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$90,355 - $122,245•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist I provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities supporting Department of Defense agencies, including HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartments efforts. The role establishes and maintains operational software configuration controls and system interfaces; administers servers, firewalls, network access, and security monitoring systems; and troubleshoots system anomalies to support reliable equipment performance. The specialist prepares systems for operational use and tests, reviews and updates authorization packages, coordinates cybersecurity evidence, identifies vulnerabilities, and implements countermeasures. The role also supports video-teleconferencing systems, external information system clients, user accounts, help desk requests, hardware and software configuration, patching, government-issued laptops, media accountability, and COMSEC account and equipment management. Systems and network appliances must be operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with applicable security policies and practices. This is an onsite position in Los Angeles, California, with 40 scheduled weekly hours and 10–25% travel. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required to start, and the employee must be able to attain TS/SCI with a CI polygraph. The likely salary range is $90,355–$122,245, with actual compensation dependent on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related experience.
Prior performance in a role such as System Administrator or Network Administrator.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, and Microsoft Windows 7/10 administration and associated hardware.
Working knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and data backup technologies, including COMSEC integration.
Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to Assessments and Authorizations.
Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
U.S. citizenship required.
Top Secret/SCI clearance required to start; must be able to attain TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
IAT Level I (such as A+ or Network+) or IAM Level I certification within 6 months of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in a related area, or an Associate’s degree in a related area plus 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience (4 years).

Nice To Haves

SAP experience desired.

Responsibilities

Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned computer systems.
Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems, and system documentation.
Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance.
Prepare systems for operational use and support operational tests.
Review, prepare, and update authorization packages.
Notify the customer of changes that might affect authorization accreditation.
Conduct the cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection checklist.
Review and provide technical and cybersecurity coordination on bodies of evidence that make up authorization packages.
Identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.
Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices.
Administer, schedule, and configure video-teleconferencing systems.
Provide external information system client support.
Create, change, and delete accounts across multiple authorization boundaries.
Perform help desk and troubleshooting activities.
Configure, upgrade, and modify hardware and software systems.
Perform system and network appliance patching.
Provide government-issued laptop support.
Assist with media control and accountability activities.
Perform COMSEC account and equipment management activities.