Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist I (24/7)
About The Position
The primary function of this position is to provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. This includes establishing complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces, maintaining file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation. The role involves analyzing and troubleshooting system anomalies, preparing systems for operational use, supporting operational tests, and reviewing and updating authorization packages. The specialist will notify customers of changes affecting authorization accreditation, conduct cybersecurity self-inspections, and review technical and cyber security coordination for authorization packages. Responsibilities also include identifying vulnerabilities, implementing countermeasures, ensuring information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of securely, and performing Video-Teleconferencing (VTC) System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration. Additional duties include providing External Information System client support, performing account management, Help Desk and troubleshooting activities, hardware/software system configuration and upgrades, system and network appliance patching, Government-Issued Laptop Support, Media Control & Accountability, and COMSEC account/equipment management.
Requirements
- 2 + years of related experience
- Top Secret/SCI Clearance Must Currently Possess
- US Citizenship Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)
- 2-5 years related experience
- Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator
- TS/SCI required
- Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Nice To Haves
- SAP experience desired
- IAT Level I (A+, NET+, etc.) or IAM Level I - within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Variety of medical plan options
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 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
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
