IA) Specialist II

Targeted Solutions, LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The IT/IA Specialist II provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within SAPs supporting Department of Defense agencies, including HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartments efforts. The role supports the operation, security, configuration, and authorization of assigned systems and networks.

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 six 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 of changes that 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 (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.
Provide government-issued laptop support.
Assist with media control and accountability activities.
Perform COMSEC account and equipment management activities.