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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist Ill - Lakenheath, UK - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Lakenheath, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £107,744.0 - £110,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Network, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, File Server, Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Security Essentials, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), Software Configuration Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ee524f539ed9b682 ## About the Role * 5+ years related experience. * 2+ years SAP experience required. Education: * Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years). Certifications: * IAT Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.) Clearance Required to Start: * TS/SCI required. * Must be able to Attain - TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. #AirforceSAPOpportunities Work Requirements Years of Experience 8 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials Certification - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security - Cisco - Cisco ## Description The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Performance shall include: * Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system(s) assigned. * Maintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation as required. * Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance. * Prepare system for operational use and support operational tests. * Review, prepare, and update authorization packages. * Notify customer when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation. * Conduct cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection's checklist. * Review and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that makeup the authorization package. * Identify any and all vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures. * Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices. * Perform Video-Teleconferencing VTC System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration. * Provide External Information System(s) Client Support. * Perform account creations, changes, & deletions on multiple authorization boundaries. * Perform Help Desk & 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 & Accountability activities. * Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [From Zero to Hero: NextJS 13 and Tailwind CSS for Beginners](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/766-from-zero-to-hero-nextjs-13-and-tailwind-css-for-beginners) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany)