Wireless Intrusion Detection Specialist Level III

General Dynamics Information Technology; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) with company match

Flexible work weeks

Paid time off plans

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is hiring a Wireless Intrusion Detection Specialist Level III in Denver, Colorado. This role involves delivering comprehensive monitoring and response services for unauthorized signals across organizational facilities.

The successful candidate will conduct wireless assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with security standards. A Bachelor’s degree and TS/SCI security clearance are required. The position offers extensive benefits, including health plans and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• US citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive monitoring and response services for unauthorized signals.
• Conduct wireless assessments to identify prohibited technologies.
• Develop mitigation strategies upon detection of unauthorized signals.

Skills

WIDS administrative functions

Wireless monitoring equipment

Mobile wireless direction-finding equipment

Signal detection and identification

Writing operating procedures

Knowledge of national directives

Knowledge of wireless protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience

Associate's Degree with relevant experience

High School / GED with relevant experience

Security clearance level: TS/SCI with polygraph

Job description

Job Description

Wireless Intrusion Detection Specialist Level III

The successful candidate shall deliver comprehensive active monitoring and response (M&R) services designed to detect unauthorized signals and provide mitigation recommendations across all organizational facilities.

Utilizing the Bastille Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) and handheld equipment during daily operations, the successful candidate shall conduct wireless assessments to identify prohibited technologies.

Service deliverables include real‑time alert analysis, threat classification, incident assessment, and incident reporting in strict accordance with ICD 503 and other applicable directives, as well as coordination with government security personnel to ensure comprehensive security posture maintenance.

The successful candidate shall conduct research and prepare formal recommendations for wireless devices under consideration for addition to the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) IAW the Technical Security and Signals Countermeasures (TSSC) Wireless Survey Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Utilizing wireless monitoring systems, the contractor shall systematically identify unauthorized signals and develop recommended mitigation strategies. Upon detection of system alerts, the contractor shall deploy mobile tools to locate the source device, coordinate appropriate Personnel Security Officer (PSO) response actions, and generate comprehensive follow‑on reporting documentation to ensure complete incident resolution and organizational awareness.

The successful candidate shall conduct all M&R activities IAW the Technical Security and Signals Countermeasures Wireless Survey Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of relevant experience
• Associate’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience
• High School / GED with 8 years of relevant experience
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI with polygraph
• US citizenship required

Desired Experience

• Experience in WIDS administrative functions, metrics, and active M&R.
• Experience with wireless monitoring equipment to identify unauthorized signals and make recommended mitigations and response.
• Experience with mobile wireless direction‑finding equipment and signal detection, identification, and reporting.
• Experience working with the IC and DOW elements and supporting Contractor base.
• Experience in writing operating procedures and reporting templates to ensure best practices are implemented across sections in accordance with national and DOW requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of National and DOW directives, orders, regulations, and instructions governing the conduct of WIDS activities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of wireless protocols and Radio Frequency (RF) theory.

Job Details

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Travel required: 25–50%

Telecommuting options: onsite

Work location: (not specified)

Benefits

Our benefits package for all U.S.-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 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. We offer full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. Other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans