About the Position:

Do you want to grow and thrive in a great company? Do you want to join a team that protects critical networks and processes of the best defense contractor in the country? GDLS is looking to hire a Mid-Career Level Classified Processes Administrator, the perfect place to challenge your Information Assurance and Technology skills.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Whether starting your career or you are an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Challenges status quo to implement effective processes in classified environments.
• Appointed dual roles as a Classified System Administrator and Information System Security Officer, respective of separation of duties.
• Participates in classified system and processes policy refinement and implementation.
• Investigates technical issues of advanced complexity alongside lower tier classified system and network administrators.
• Mentors and coordinates activities of lower tier classified system and network administrators.
• Works with security architect to implement advanced networks, systems and architectures.
• Utilizes System Information and Event Management software (Splunk) to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Assists in and validates provisioning of accounts/groups in support of account management processes and policies.
• Assists the ISSM with interpretation of the NISPOM for implementation on classified systems and networks at GDLS.
• Collaborates with the ISSM to create, maintain, and modify System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) and other security-related documentation.
• Conducts continuous monitoring of classified systems and networks.
• Ensures systems are operated, maintained and disposed of in accordance with DoD/NISPOM requirements as outlined in the relevant SSP.
• Conducts awareness and training sessions with Lab Administrative Staff and users.
• Serves as a Lab Custodian to facilitate classified processing by program personnel.
• Ensures readiness of Secure Video Teleconference systems for GDLS and USG Meetings.
• Participates in Classified System inspections and assessments including Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments, Security and Vulnerability Assessments, and Assess & Authorize reviews.

Minimum Requirements:

• MUST POSSESS and be able to maintain a U.S. Government SECRET or higher clearance.
• MUST be a United States citizen

• 7-10 year minimum of experience in a technical workstation or system administration role.
• Leadership/Management experience of technical staff preferred.

• Bachelor of Science degree required. Fields of Study related to Computer Science or Cyber Security preferred.
• Must have one of the following certifications (more advanced certificates considered):

o Security CE

o CCST

o CySA

o CCNA-Security

• Must have very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, independent and organized.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have experience with SCAP Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, and IAVMs.
• Preferred experience with certification/authorization requirements as outlined in the NISPOM, RMF for DoD IT/DIACAP, ICD 503/DCID, DJSIG/JDCSISSS, JSIG/JAFAN & NIST RMF

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.