Information Technology/Assurance Spec I

Global Resource Solutions, Inc.•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Information Technology/Assurance Specialist I works within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense agencies, including HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartments efforts. The position provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. The role supports the configuration, security, operation, and maintenance of assigned computer systems and networks. Duties include system administration and troubleshooting, accreditation and security reviews, vulnerability mitigation, help desk and client support, video teleconferencing administration, account and equipment management, and compliance with applicable security policies and practices. The role requires interaction with DoD military and civilian personnel and industry partners, as well as a willingness to travel within the organizational geographic Area of Responsibility.

Requirements

Two years of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (four years).
Meet the position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 within six months of hire.
Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Eligibility for access to Special Access Programs.
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2008 R2/2012 R2 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2010, Microsoft Windows 7/10 operating system administration, and associated hardware.
Working knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and data backup technologies, including COMSEC integration.
Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to A&A.
Familiarity with current security policies, manuals, and other guiding policy documents.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and interact effectively with DoD military and civilian personnel and industry partners.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
High degree of originality, creativity, and initiative, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Willingness to travel within the organizational geographic Area of Responsibility; travel could be extensive and include air and ground transportation.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Willingness and ability to sit, bend, reach, stoop, squat, stand, and walk.
Excellent customer service over the phone and face to face, and excellent written and oral command of English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PL3 and PL4 cross-domain solutions is desired.

Responsibilities

Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned computer systems.
Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems, and system documentation.
Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance.
Prepare systems for operational use and support operational tests.
Review, prepare, and update AIS accreditation packages.
Notify the customer of changes that might affect AIS accreditation or certification.
Perform AIS self-inspections.
Provide security coordination and review all system test plans.
Identify AIS vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.
Ensure AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices.
Perform VTC system administration, scheduling, and configuration.
Provide guest network client support.
Create, change, and delete accounts.
Provide help desk support and troubleshooting.
Configure, upgrade, and modify hardware and software systems.
Provide personal-issue laptop support.
Perform media control and accountability.
Manage COMSEC accounts and equipment.