Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II
About The Position
The primary function 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: 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
Requirements
- 5+ years of related experience
- US Citizenship Required
- Top Secret/SCI Clearance Must Currently Possess
- Must be able to Obtain Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
- 5+ years related experience
- SAP experience required
- Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or IT/IA Specialists
- IAT Level II or IAM Level II - within 6 months of hire (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)
- TS/SCI required
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2012R2 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, Microsoft Windows 7/10 operating systems (OS) administration and associated hardware.
- Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration.
- Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, SCI Information Systems Security Standards, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to Assessment and Authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- Public Trust/Other Required: None
- experience with PL3 & PL4 cross domain solutions is desired.
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, some with Health Savings Accounts
- dental plan options
- a vision plan
- 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
- full flex work weeks where possible
- a 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, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
