IA) Specialist I

Targeted Solutions, LLC•Albuquerque, NM

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 position supports the operation, configuration, maintenance, security, and authorization of assigned computer systems and networks. Duties include administering servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems, VTC systems, accounts, hardware, and software; troubleshooting issues; supporting authorization packages and operational testing; identifying vulnerabilities and implementing countermeasures; and ensuring systems and network appliances are handled according to security policies and practices. The role also provides help desk and client support, government-issued laptop support, media accountability assistance, and COMSEC account and equipment management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years).
Must hold a TS/SCI clearance and be eligible for access to Special Access Program Information.
Must be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, and 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 lbs.
Must meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M certification requirements for Information Assurance Technician Level I or Information Assurance Manager I within 6 months of hire.
2–5 years of related experience; prior experience in roles such as System/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 the customer of changes that might affect authorization accreditation.
Conduct the cybersecurity portion of self-inspection checklists.
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 (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 activities.
Provide government-issued laptop support.
Assist with media control and accountability activities.
Perform COMSEC account and equipment management activities.