Local Registration Authority (LRA) - Contingent

ARES Enterprise • Los Angeles, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ares Enterprise is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Local Registration Authority (LRA) to join its Information Technology support team at Los Angeles Air Force Base. The LRA will serve as the primary and alternate authority for the base and take ownership of all aspects of the Alternate Logon Token (ALT) program. The role supports NIPR administrator and SIPR token issuance and revocation in accordance with Department of the Air Force (DAF) policies and procedures established by the Air Force Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Program Management Office (PMO).

The position works with the Help Desk field services team, system administrators, and security personnel to provide authentication support for base personnel and administrators. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen, maintain the required active security clearance, meet the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework qualifications for a Technical Support Specialist (411) at the Intermediate level, and comply with DoDM 8140.03 requirements. Baseline certification, education, and training requirements must be achieved within 45 business days of assuming duties.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess and maintain the required active security clearance; Top Secret facility and personnel clearance capability is specified.
• Must meet the Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Framework positional definitions and qualifications for a Technical Support Specialist (411) – Intermediate level.
• Must be able to conform with DoDM 8140.03 requirements for privileged access.
• Must achieve all baseline certification, education, and training requirements within 45 business days of assuming duties.
• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and a professional demeanor suitable for interacting with military and civilian personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Prior professional experience as a Local Registration Authority (LRA) in a Department of Defense or Air Force environment.
• Familiarity with Air Force PKI policies, ALT programs, and Identity Management systems.
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments, issue tokens, reset user PINs, and help users troubleshoot NIPR administrator and SIPR tokens.
• Maintain comprehensive records and manage token inventory.
• Order and activate new blank tokens.
• Submit registration packages to higher-level PKI authorities as necessary.
• Ensure operations comply with DAF policies, Air Force PKI PMO guidelines, and DoD security standards.
• Coordinate with the Help Desk field services team, system administrators, and security personnel to support authentication for base personnel and administrators.
• Serve as the primary and alternate Local Registration Authority for Los Angeles Air Force Base and take ownership of the ALT program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed