Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II

General Dynamics Information Technology • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • $94,520 - $127,880 • Onsite

About The Position

The IT/IA Specialist II works within Special Access Programs (SAPs), providing day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. The role supports information systems and network appliances across their operational lifecycle, including configuration, testing, authorization, security monitoring, maintenance, and disposal. It also includes system administration, client and help-desk support, cybersecurity coordination, and COMSEC management. The position is onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with 40 scheduled weekly hours and 10–25% travel required. A TS/SCI clearance is required to start, and the candidate must be able to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of related experience.
• Special Access Program (SAP) experience.
• Prior performance in a role such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or IT/IA Specialist.
• Bachelor’s degree; or an associate degree in a related area plus 2 years of experience; or equivalent experience (4 years).
• IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification within 6 months of hire, such as Security+ CE or CCNA Security.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance required to start; must be able to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, 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, SCI Information Systems Security Standards, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to Assessment and Authorizations.
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PL3 and PL4 cross-domain solutions is 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 self-inspection checklists.
• Review and provide technical and cybersecurity coordination on all 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 (VTC) 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 activities.
• 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 pre-tax and post-tax contribution options and company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• 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, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

What This Job Offers

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