
Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist I
General Dynamics Information Technology
Los Angeles, CAJob$90–122K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The Information Technology/Information Assurance Specialist I supports Department of Defense agencies and Special Access Programs, providing day-to-day support for collateral, SCI, and SAP activities. The role includes system administration, cybersecurity, authorization-package coordination, troubleshooting, and customer support. Candidates need two or more years of related experience and must be U.S. citizens; a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree with experience, or equivalent experience is accepted.
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Req ID: RQ231002
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management
Skills:
Information Security,Information Security Management,Information System Security
Certifications:
Network Plus - CompTIA - CompTIA, A+ - CompTIA - CompTIA
Experience:
2 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
The primary function of an Information Technology/Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Performance shall include:
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Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system(s) assigned.
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Maintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation as required.
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Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance.
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Prepare system for operational use and support operational tests.
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Review, prepare, and update authorization packages.
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Notify customer when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation.
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Conduct cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection’s checklist.
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Review and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that makeup the authorization package.
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Identify any and all vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures..
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Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices
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Perform Video-Teleconferencing VTC System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration.
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Provide External Information System(s) Client Support.
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Perform account creations, changes, & deletions on multiple authorization boundaries.
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Perform Help Desk & troubleshooting activities.
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Perform Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modifications.
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Perform system and network appliance patching activities.
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Provide Government-Issued Laptop Support.
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Assist in Media Control & Accountability activities.
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Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities.
Other Requirements:
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Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2012R2 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, Microsoft Windows 7/10 operating systems (OS) administration and associated hardware
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Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration
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Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to Assessments and Authorizations
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Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems
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Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
Experience:
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2+ years related experience
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Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator
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SAP experience desired
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience 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:
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TS/SCI required
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Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
#GDITpriority #AirforceSAPOpportunities
The likely salary range for this position is $90,355 - $122,245. 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.
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees 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. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, 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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
How this job compares
Set against the 408 open IT Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–122K/yr
- California median$100–139K/yr24 salary ranges
- US median$93–133K/yr248 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $106K, is 11% below the California median midpoint ($120K) — in the middle half of IT Specialist salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 35 open IT Specialist jobs in California and 408 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; IT Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (317 postings).
- Education
- 38 of the 408 open IT Specialist jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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