Information Technology Assurance Specialist

MANTECH•El Segundo, CA

3d•$128,000 - $214,400•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Information Technology/Assurance Specialist III to work onsite in El Segundo, California. The specialist will use a strong technical background to support Special Access Programs (SAPs) for SMC Directorates and/or AFSPC Operational Units, providing day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. The role involves configuring and maintaining operational systems and their security controls, supporting system performance and operational testing, and ensuring that system documentation and accreditation packages remain current. The specialist will identify and address AIS vulnerabilities, uphold security policies throughout system operation and disposal, and provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for team members. The position requires a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an additional 4 years of experience.
8 or more years of total related experience.
6 or more years of relevant SCI or SAP experience.
Familiarity with security policy manuals, including ICDs, JAFANs, DoD Manuals, and guiding policy documents.
Meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 and IAM Level 1 requirements within 6 months of hire, such as Security+ CE.
Complete JSIG, RMF, and ISCM training if the supported organization requires development of AIS accreditation packages.
Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
Able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Occasionally move around the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and similar items.
Frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, potentially including delivering presentations.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of SAP-related experience.
Completed training in Joint Security Implementation Guidance (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL1 and PL2 systems.
Experience with PL3 and PL4 cross-domain solutions.
A high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative, with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned computer systems.
Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access, and Security Monitoring Systems, ensuring all system documentation is current.
Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance and support operational tests.
Review, prepare, and update AIS accreditation packages and notify customers of changes affecting certification.
Identify AIS vulnerabilities, implement effective countermeasures, and perform routine AIS self-inspections.
Ensure all AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for team members.
Manage account creations and help desk support.