Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II

System High Corporation•Washington, DC

16h

About The Position

System High Corporation is hiring an Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II to provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities supporting Department of Defense agencies and military compartment efforts. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance, eligibility for SAP information, and experience supporting Special Access Programs. The role includes system administration, cybersecurity, authorization-package coordination, troubleshooting, user support, and management of information systems and network appliances in accordance with security policies and practices. Candidates must have 5–7 years of related experience and prior experience in roles such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or Information Technology/Assurance Specialist. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (four years) is required. The employee 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, and be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph. The role also requires regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

5–7 years of related experience.
Prior performance 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 required 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 of changes that might affect authorization accreditation.
Conduct the cybersecurity portion of self-inspection checklists.
Review authorization-package evidence and provide technical and cybersecurity coordination.
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 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.