IA) Specialist II

Targeted Solutions, LLC•Washington, DC

About The Position

The IT/IA Specialist II 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 and maintains computer systems and networks, establishes software configuration controls and system interfaces, and troubleshoots system anomalies. It also supports system authorization and cybersecurity processes, including preparing authorization packages, conducting checklist self-inspections, reviewing evidence, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing countermeasures. Additional duties include VTC system administration, external information system client support, account administration, help desk support, system patching and upgrades, government-issued laptop support, media accountability, and COMSEC account and equipment management.

Requirements

5–7 years of related experience.
Prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialist.
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 the position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within 6 months of hire.
TS/SCI security clearance.
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.
Perform VTC system administration, scheduling, and configuration.
Provide external information system client support.
Perform account creations, changes, and deletions across multiple authorization boundaries.
Perform help desk and troubleshooting activities.
Perform hardware and software system configuration, upgrades, and modifications.
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.