Information Technology/Assurance Specialist I
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 role provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. The specialist configures and supports operational systems, maintains servers and network security systems, troubleshoots equipment and system issues, and prepares systems for operational use. The role also supports authorization and accreditation activities, cybersecurity inspections, vulnerability mitigation, system administration, help desk functions, government-issued laptops, media accountability, and COMSEC account and equipment management.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of related experience.
- Prior experience in roles such as System Administrator or Network Administrator.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years).
- Meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M position and certification requirements for Information Assurance Technician Level I or Information Assurance Manager I within six months of hire.
- Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, Microsoft Windows 7/10 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 Assessments and Authorizations.
- Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
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 authorization packages.
- Notify customers when changes might affect authorization accreditation.
- Conduct the cybersecurity portion of self-inspection checklists.
- Review and provide technical and cybersecurity coordination on Bodies of Evidence included in authorization packages.
- Identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.
- Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices.
- Administer, schedule, and configure Video-Teleconferencing (VTC) systems.
- Provide client support for external information systems.
- Create, change, and delete accounts across multiple authorization boundaries.
- Perform help desk and troubleshooting activities.
- Perform hardware and software system configuration, upgrades, and modifications.
- Perform system and network appliance patching activities.
- Provide support for government-issued laptops.
- Assist with media control and accountability activities.
- Perform COMSEC account and equipment management activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
