Information Technology/Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II
About The Position
The IT/IA Specialist II supports Department of Defense agencies and Special Access Programs (SAPs), including efforts involving HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartments. The position provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. The role supports system and network operations, cybersecurity, authorization packages, user support, and communications systems. Duties include administering and maintaining systems and network appliances, troubleshooting and mitigating vulnerabilities, supporting operational testing, and ensuring systems are handled in accordance with applicable security policies and practices.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of related experience.
- Prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialist.
- Special Access Program (SAP) experience.
- DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II training, in lieu of IAT-Level II.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years).
- Must meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M position and certification requirements for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within 6 months of hire.
- Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
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 when changes occur 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 support to external information system clients.
- 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.
- Perform COMSEC account and equipment management activities.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Generous paid time off.
- Flexible holiday package.
- Tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement.
- Immediate 401(k) vesting with 4% matching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
