Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II
About The Position
The IT/Assurance Specialist II supports Department of Defense agencies and Special Access Programs, including efforts involving HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartments. The role provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Responsibilities include administering systems and networks, supporting authorization and cybersecurity processes, troubleshooting, and assisting users with IT needs. The position is based in Washington, DC, and requires a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, eligibility for SAP access, and willingness to submit to a counterintelligence polygraph. The role requires regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of related experience.
- Prior experience in roles such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or Information Technology/Assurance Specialist.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (four years).
- Must meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M certification requirements for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II 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, SCI Information Systems Security Standards, 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 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PL3 and PL4 cross-domain solutions.
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 the customer when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation.
- Conduct the cybersecurity portion of self-inspection checklists.
- Review and provide technical and cybersecurity coordination for all bodies of evidence comprising 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 external information system client support.
- Create, change, and delete accounts across multiple authorization boundaries.
- Perform help desk support and troubleshooting.
- Configure, upgrade, and modify hardware and software systems.
- Patch systems and network appliances.
- Provide government-issued laptop support.
- Assist with media control and accountability.
- Manage COMSEC accounts and equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
