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

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

• $82K — $111K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of related experience in IT or cybersecurity roles
  • Prior experience as a System or Network Administrator
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience (4 years)
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance required, with the ability to obtain CI Polygraph
  • Familiarity with Security Monitoring Systems and network security best practices

Responsibilities

  • Establish and manage operational software configurations and system interfaces
  • Maintain and secure file servers, firewalls, and security systems
  • Analyze system anomalies for performance optimization
  • Prepare and support operational systems for testing
  • Review authorization packages and communicate changes impacting accreditation
  • Conduct cybersecurity self-inspections and maintain compliance
  • Manage VTC system administration and client support

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible work schedule and paid time off options
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Regularly reviewed benefits to stay competitive
  • Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
  • Identity verification process using advanced biometrics
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Information Security, Information Security Management, Information System Security
Certifications:
None
Experience:
2 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

The primary function of this position is to provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:
  • 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.


Experience:
  • 2-5 years related experience
  • Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator
  • SAP experience desired


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)


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


Clearance Required to Start:
  • TS/SCI required
  • Must be able to Attain - TS/SCI with CI Polygraph


The likely salary range for this position is $82,195 - $111,205. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA CO Colorado Springs

Additional Work Locations:

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