IA) Specialist I

Targeted Solutions, LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

20h

About The Position

The IT/IA 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 establishes operational software configuration controls and system interfaces; maintains servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems, and system documentation; troubleshoots system anomalies; and prepares systems for operational use and testing. The role also supports authorization and accreditation activities, cybersecurity inspections, vulnerability mitigation, system security operations, VTC administration, external client support, account management, help desk and troubleshooting, system upgrades and patching, government-issued laptop support, media accountability, and COMSEC account and equipment management. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance, be eligible for access to SAP information, and be willing to submit to a counterintelligence polygraph. The position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (four years), 2–5 years of related experience, and the ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds. DoD Directive 8570.01-M certification requirements must be met within six months of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (four years).
Active TS/SCI clearance required.
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 pounds.
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.
2–5 years of related experience, with prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I training, listed as an alternative to IAT Level I.

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 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 (VTC) systems.
Provide external information system client support.
Create, change, and delete accounts across multiple authorization boundaries.
Perform help desk and troubleshooting activities.
Configure, upgrade, and modify hardware and software systems.
Perform system and network-appliance patching.
Provide government-issued laptop support.
Assist with media control and accountability activities.
Perform COMSEC account and equipment management activities.