Information Technology Assurance Specialist

MANTECH•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$107,900 - $179,400•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Information Technology/Assurance Specialist to support Special Access Programs (SAPs) across SSC and AFSPC Operational Units. The role provides daily technical and operational support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. It helps maintain critical infrastructure baseline configurations, supports system accreditation lifecycles, and ensures high system availability in a secure, on-site environment in El Segundo, California. The position requires a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph. The projected compensation range is $107,900 to $179,400. MANTECH benefits may include health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and other optional benefit elections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an additional four years of experience.
At least five years of total related experience.
Three years of relevant SCI or SAP experience.
Meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification requirements within six months of hire; examples include Security+ CE, CySA+, and CCNA-Security.
Ability to complete Joint Security Implementation Guidance (JSIG), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) training, and obtain applicable Windows professional certifications based on supported organization requirements.
Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods in closed-area office environments; occasionally move inside and outside the office to access secure files, safes, and cabinets; and lift, move, and install computer and IT-related equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness and ability to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility up to 25%, using air and ground transportation.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of SAP-related experience is highly desired.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000/2003/2007 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP/Vista operating systems administration, and associated hardware.
Working knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies and data backup technologies, including COMSEC integration.
Working knowledge of DCID/JAFAN security standards, ICD policies, and legacy system Certification and Accreditation (C&A).
Current experience with PL1 and PL2 systems, with exposure to 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 and uptime.
Prepare systems for operational use and support operational test events.
Review, prepare, and update AIS accreditation packages; identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.
Perform hardware and software system configurations, upgrades, and modifications, and provide personal-issue laptop support.
Provide customer service and technical support, including help desk operations, account administration, media control, and COMSEC management.