Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II

General Dynamics Information Technology; Marysville (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II to support Special Access Programs (SAPs) and SCI/SAP activities. The role involves day-to-day operations, security controls, and client support in a highly secure environment.

Responsibilities include configuring systems, maintaining servers and security tools, and coordinating on authorization packages.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience.
• SAP experience required.
• Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator, or IT/IA Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Establish complex operational software configuration controls and interfaces.
• Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems.
• Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies for optimum performance.
• Prepare systems for operational use and support tests.
• Review, prepare, and update authorization packages.
• Notify customer of changes affecting authorization accreditation.
• Conduct cybersecurity portion of self-inspection checklists.
• Provide cyber security coordination on authorization packages.
• Identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.
• Ensure systems and appliances are maintained and disposed per policies.
• Perform VTC system administration, scheduling, & configuration.
• Provide external information system client support.
• Create/modify/delete accounts across authorization boundaries.
• Perform Help Desk activities.
• Carry out hardware/software system configuration, upgrades, modifications.
• Patching of systems and network appliances.
• Provide Government-issued laptop support.
• Assist in media control & accountability.
• Perform COMSEC account/equipment management.

Skills

SAP experience

System/Network administration

IT/IA Specialist

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Windows Server 2012R2

Exchange Server 2010/2016

LAN/WAN technologies

Job description

Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II

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:

• 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:

• 5+ years related experience

• SAP experience required

• Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator, or IT/IA Specialists

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• IAT Level II or IAM Level II - within 6 months of hire (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

Clearance Required to Start:

• TS/SCI required

• Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Other Requirements:

• 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, 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; experience with PL3 & PL4 cross domain solutions is desired.

• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.