Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist I (24/7)

GD Information Technology • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary function is to provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. This includes establishing complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces, maintaining file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation. The role involves analyzing and troubleshooting system anomalies, preparing systems for operational use and supporting operational tests, and reviewing/updating authorization packages. The specialist will also notify customers of changes affecting accreditation, conduct cybersecurity self-inspections, and review technical and cyber security coordination for authorization packages. Responsibilities include identifying vulnerabilities, implementing countermeasures, and ensuring information systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of according to security policies. Additional duties include Video-Teleconferencing (VTC) System Administration, External Information System Client Support, account management, Help Desk activities, hardware/software configuration and patching, government-issued laptop support, Media Control & Accountability, and COMSEC account/equipment management.

Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience
• Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2012R2 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, Microsoft Windows 7/10 operating systems (OS) administration and associated hardware
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration
• Working knowledge of 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
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience desired
• IAT Level I or IAM Level I - within 6 months of hire (A+, NET+, etc.)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Variety of medical plan options
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

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