IA) Specialist II

Sandy Mac Evolution•Washington, DC

3d•$123,638•Onsite

About The Position

Sandy Mac Evolution is seeking experienced Information Technology / Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialists II to support Special Access Program (SAP) operations at Joint Base Anacostia -Bolling. This position provides advanced systems administration, cybersecurity, and information assurance support for highly classified Department of Defense environments, ensuring the security, availability, and compliance of mission -critical information systems supporting Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. The ideal candidate has a strong background in secure systems administration, Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity compliance, and supporting classified network environments.

Requirements

Active Top Secret Security Clearance
Eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph
5–7 years of related Information Technology or Information Assurance experience
Prior experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or Information Technology/Information Assurance Specialist
Previous Special Access Program (SAP) experience is required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Must obtain or possess certification meeting DoD 8570.01 -M IAM Level I (or IAT Level II equivalent) requirements within six months of hire
Microsoft Windows Server administration (2012 R2 or later)
Microsoft Exchange Server administration
Windows desktop operating systems
LAN/WAN networking technologies
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Assessment & Authorization (A&A)
Information Assurance and cybersecurity best practices
SCI Information Systems Security Standards
System Security Plans (SSPs)
Common Criteria
Security monitoring and vulnerability management
Hardware and software lifecycle management
System patch management
COMSEC integration and management
Cross Domain Solutions (PL2 required; PL3/PL4 preferred)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Department of Defense Special Access Programs
Experience supporting SCI environments
Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (PL3/PL4)
Experience supporting enterprise Microsoft server environments
Knowledge of COMSEC management procedures

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain secure information systems supporting classified DoD programs
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows servers, workstations, and enterprise network infrastructure
Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access controls, security monitoring systems, and system documentation
Analyze and resolve system and network issues to ensure maximum operational availability
Prepare systems for operational testing and production deployment
Develop, review, and maintain RMF authorization packages and accreditation documentation
Coordinate cybersecurity reviews and technical validation of Authorization to Operate (ATO) evidence packages
Identify system vulnerabilities and implement appropriate security mitigations
Conduct cybersecurity self -inspections and ensure compliance with government security requirements
Support secure network operations in accordance with DoD cybersecurity policies and security controls
Perform account provisioning, modifications, and deactivations across multiple classified environments
Provide Help Desk support and technical troubleshooting for end users
Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain hardware and software systems
Support Video Teleconferencing (VTC) administration, scheduling, and configuration
Provide Government -issued laptop support
Support media accountability and control procedures
Perform COMSEC account and equipment management activities
Ensure compliance with SAP, SCI, and collateral information security requirements