Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II - Ramstein, Germany

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks an experienced IT professional to support Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities in a high-security environment.

The role covers configuration control, firewall and server administration, and cybersecurity coordination at a TS/SCI level. Responsibilities include maintaining networks and security monitoring, preparing authorization packages, conducting self-inspections, and providing client support for information systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience.
• SAP experience required.
• TS/SCI clearance required to start, CI polygraph possible.

Responsibilities

• Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces.
• Maintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation.
• 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.

Skills

SAP experience

IT security awareness

Operational IT support

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree + 2 years’ experience

Tools

Windows Server 2012R2

Exchange Server 2010/2016

Windows 7/10 OS

Job description

Location: Ramstein, Germany

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.

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.

Experience::

• 5+ years related experience.
• SAP experience required.
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance 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 II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

Clearance Required to Start:

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

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