Information Technology / Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist III

GD Information Technology • Warner Robins, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position primarily functions within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and Military Compartments efforts. The role will provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Responsibilities include establishing complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces, maintaining file servers, firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems, and system documentation. The specialist will analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies, prepare systems for operational use and support operational tests, and review/prepare/update authorization packages. They will notify customers of changes affecting authorization accreditation, conduct the cybersecurity portion of self-inspections, and provide technical and cybersecurity coordination on authorization package evidence. The role involves identifying vulnerabilities, implementing countermeasures, and ensuring information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of according to security policies. Additional duties include performing Video-Teleconferencing (VTC) System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration, providing External Information System(s) Client Support, managing account creations/changes/deletions across multiple authorization boundaries, performing Help Desk & troubleshooting activities, and handling Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades, and modifications. The specialist will also perform system and network appliance patching, provide Government-Issued Laptop Support, assist in Media Control & Accountability, and manage COMSEC accounts/equipment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of related experience.
• 2+ years SAP experience required.
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialists.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2012R2 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, Microsoft Windows 7/10 operating systems (OS) administration and associated hardware.
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration.
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems; experience with PL3 & PL4 cross domain solutions is desired.
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, and Joint DODIIS/Cryptologic SCI Information Systems Security Standards, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to C&A.
• Top Secret/SCI Clearance required to start.
• Must be able to obtain Top Secret SCI with CI Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security - Cisco - Cisco
• CompTIA Network + - SEC+ - SEC+
• GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
• GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials Certification - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
• IAT Level II or IAM Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system(s) assigned.
• Maintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation as required.
• Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance.
• Prepare system for operational use and support operational tests.
• Review, prepare, and update authorization packages.
• Notify customer when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation.
• Conduct cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection’s checklist.
• Review and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that makeup the authorization package.
• Identify any and all vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.
• Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices.
• Perform Video-Teleconferencing VTC System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration.
• Provide External Information System(s) Client Support.
• Perform account creations, changes, & deletions on multiple authorization boundaries.
• Perform Help Desk & troubleshooting activities.
• Perform Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modifications.
• Perform system and network appliance patching activities.
• Provide Government-Issued Laptop Support.
• Assist in Media Control & Accountability activities.
• Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities.

Benefits

• Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays
• Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree