Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist I

General Dynamics Information Technology • Springfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The IT/IA Specialist provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. The role supports operational software configuration and system interfaces, maintains servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems, and documentation, and troubleshoots system anomalies. It also prepares systems for operational use and testing, supports authorization and accreditation activities, coordinates authorization-package evidence, identifies vulnerabilities, and implements countermeasures. The specialist ensures information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of according to security policies and practices.

Additional duties include administering, scheduling, and configuring video teleconferencing systems; supporting external information-system clients and government-issued laptops; creating, changing, and deleting accounts; performing help desk and troubleshooting work; configuring and upgrading hardware and software; applying system and network-appliance patches; assisting with media control and accountability; and managing COMSEC accounts and equipment.

This is an onsite role in Springfield, Ohio, 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 $82,195–$111,205, with actual compensation dependent on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of related experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance is required to start; must be able to attain TS/SCI with a CI polygraph.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, and 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 pounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area, or an associate degree in a related area plus 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience (4 years).
• IAT Level I certification (such as A+ or NET+) or IAM Level I certification required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior performance in a System Administrator or Network Administrator role.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.
• Establish operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned computer systems.
• Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems, and required 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, and notify the customer of changes that may affect authorization accreditation.
• Conduct the cybersecurity portion of self-inspection checklists.
• Review and provide technical and cybersecurity coordination for the Bodies of Evidence in 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.
• Manage COMSEC accounts and equipment.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level