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From the employer's careers site First seen 1 Nov 2026

Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II

GDIT Washington On-site senior full-time

Salary

$107,744 - $140,760 per year

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Description

The primary function of this role is to work within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. The position involves providing day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned computer systems
  • Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems, and system documentation
  • Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance
  • Prepare systems for operational use and support operational tests
  • Review, prepare, and update authorization packages
  • Notify customers when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation
  • Conduct cybersecurity portions of self-inspection checklists
  • Review and provide technical and cybersecurity coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that make up the authorization package
  • Identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures
  • Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices
  • Perform various administrative tasks, including account creations, changes, and deletions on multiple authorization boundaries
  • Provide help desk and 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 and accountability activities
  • Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Special Access Program (SAP) experience required
  • Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or IT/IA Specialists
  • Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience or equivalent experience (4 years)
  • IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification within 6 months of hire
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance required, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI + Polygraph
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2012R2 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, Microsoft Windows 7/10 operating systems administration and associated hardware
  • Working knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies, data backup technologies, and communication security (COMSEC) integration
  • Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, SCI Information Systems Security Standards, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy
  • Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs

Skills

Required

  • Information Security
  • Information Security Management
  • Information System Security
  • Microsoft Windows 2012R2 Server
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016
  • Microsoft Windows 7/10
  • LAN
  • WAN
  • Risk Management Framework
  • SCI Information Systems Security Standards
  • Common Criteria
  • System Security Policy
  • COMSEC

Nice to have

  • PL3 & PL4 cross-domain solutions
  • Spanish
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