F-35 ACAS Technician | Secret clearance at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

ACAS, DISA STIG, Information Assurance, Security Patch

Certifications:

Security+CE - CompTIA

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a ACAS Technician, with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a ACAS Technician, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a ACAS Technician joining our Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 IT program in Arlington, VA.

The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 IT program support contract provides knowledge-based, information assurance and cybersecurity IT services to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO). Our services include program management, enterprise performance management, enterprise architecture, implementation of emerging capabilities and requirements, life cycle management, operations & maintenance, enterprise data management, service desk support and IT training. 

HOW OUR ACAS TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Analyzing the results of security scans ensuring that appropriate system owners apply security patches and/or make changes to the security configuration of the system as required.  

• Providing scan analysis of all assets as needed to support and validate IAVM and STIG compliance.  

• Providing status update reports detailing IAVM and STIG compliance.

• Addressing any vulnerability findings identified as a result of DISA Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) assistance visits in the DISA Vulnerability Management System (VMS) according to severity level.  

• Developing and implementing information assurance/security standards and procedures.  

• Performing analyzing, designing, and developing security features for system architectures. 

• Builds, upgrades, and maintains ACAS environments on networked and standalone systems. 

• Uses Tenable products; SecurityCenter, Nessus, PVS, Nessus Manager, Nessus Agents while proactively performing weekly and on demand targeted (asset or IAVM) security scans on all networks using the latest approved Government security scanner to determine vulnerabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):

• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret

• Required Experience: 3 years' experience with ACAS disciplines and protocols to include comprehensive knowledge of specific C&A tasks.

• 3 years of recent relevant IA/CS experience. 

• Required Certifications: IAT Level II baseline certification in accordance with DoD 8140, AZ-900, and DISA ACAS training, (or achieve within six months of TOA or hiring)

• Education: BS or BA degree in a Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or Engineering.

• Allowable Substitution: An AA/AS Degree and 6 additional years of relevant Cyber Security experience can be substituted for a BA/BS degree.

• Location: Hybrid - onsite in Arlington, VA & Remote.

• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Arlington

Additional Work Locations:

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.