Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist Ill

GD Information Technology • Dayton, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics is seeking an IT Assurance Specialist. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Performance shall include establishing complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system(s) assigned, maintaining file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation as required. The role involves analyzing and troubleshooting system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance, preparing systems for operational use and supporting operational tests, and reviewing, preparing, and updating authorization packages. The specialist will notify the customer when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation, conduct the cybersecurity portion of self-inspection checklists, and review and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that makeup the authorization package. Additionally, the role requires identifying vulnerabilities and implementing countermeasures, ensuring information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices. Specific duties include Video-Teleconferencing (VTC) System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration, providing External Information System(s) Client Support, performing account creations, changes, & deletions on multiple authorization boundaries, and providing Help Desk & troubleshooting activities. The role also involves Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modifications, system and network appliance patching activities, providing Government-Issued Laptop Support, assisting in Media Control & Accountability activities, and performing COMSEC account/equipment management activities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of related experience
• 2+ years SAP experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)
• Top Secret/SCI Clearance Must Currently Possess
• Must be able to Obtain Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
• US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

• IAT or IAM Level II - within 6 months of hire (examples: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, 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 leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• 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: Senior