Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist III
About The Position
The Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist III primarily works 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. This position provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Responsibilities include 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 and supporting operational tests, and reviewing/preparing/updating authorization packages. The specialist will notify customers of changes affecting authorization accreditation, conduct the cybersecurity portion of self-inspections, and review/provide technical and cybersecurity coordination on authorization package evidence. Additionally, the role involves identifying vulnerabilities, implementing countermeasures, and ensuring information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of according to security policies. Specific duties include Video-Teleconferencing (VTC) System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration; External Information System Client Support; account management; Help Desk & troubleshooting; Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades, and modifications; system and network appliance patching; Government-Issued Laptop Support; Media Control & Accountability; and COMSEC account/equipment management.
Requirements
- 8+ years related experience
- 2+ years SAP experience required
- Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialists
- 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
- Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems
- Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, and Joint DODIIS/Cryptologic SCI Information Systems Security Standards, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to C & A
Nice To Haves
- 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-inspections’ 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
