IA) Specialist I

Targeted Solutions, LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

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 configures and supports operational systems, servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems, and video-teleconferencing systems. The role includes troubleshooting, system preparation and operational testing, authorization-package maintenance, cybersecurity reviews, vulnerability remediation, account and help-desk support, hardware and software upgrades, patching, laptop support, media accountability, and COMSEC account and equipment management. Systems and network appliances must be operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with applicable security policies and practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (four years).
Active TS/SCI clearance is 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 certification requirements for Information Assurance Technician Level I or Information Assurance Manager I within six months of hire.
Two to five years of related experience.
Prior experience in roles such as System Administrator or Network Administrator.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I training, in lieu of 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 when changes might affect authorization accreditation.
Conduct the cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection checklist.
Review and provide technical and cybersecurity coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that make up the authorization package.
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 systems 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 support for government-issued laptops.
Assist with media control and accountability activities.
Manage COMSEC accounts and equipment.