Systems Administrator III - COMSEC

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

3d•$86,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges. This position includes support in ongoing development and implementation of general and program specific COMSEC security processes and procedures to include the advisement, planning, implementation, training, oversight, monitoring, analysis, reporting and assistance in the execution of security operations for multi-service COMSEC support and duties relating to the day to day support of Special Access Programs (SAPs) and associated Facilities (SAPFs) at an Operation Test location. May be required to work 2nd shift and some weekends. Duties will include but are not limited to the following: Providing a focal point for COMSEC requirements as needed for systems, including daily key management for all Services supported. Provide support for annual and monthly rekeying of classified systems, secure telephone equipment and all Air Vehicle systems. Provide training to COMSEC users and provide assurance that users assigned to the COMSEC account are in regulation to standards defined in AFMAN 17-1302-O. Provide support for periodic COMSEC inspections including the semi-annual COMSEC inspections, inventory and insurance that the all COMSEC users are compliant with all COMSEC regulations. Provide appropriate COMSEC clearances, briefings, and training as needed for the function and to receive associated keying material. System & Network Administration: Involves the deployment and administration of classified remote access networks. This includes the full lifecycle of user account management, from creation and initial login support (password changes, email configuration, and network share mapping) to the eventual decommissioning of accounts. Compliance & Documentation: Conducts regular, systematic inventories of all hardware and software assets to ensure adherence to compliance standards. Develops and maintains comprehensive technical documentation for standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the team. Technical Support: Provides troubleshooting and preventative maintenance for audio-visual (AV) systems in both classified and unclassified meeting environments. Manages the workflow of IT support issues through the helpdesk ticketing system, from initial reporting to resolution. Security & Logistics: Provides escort duties for personnel requiring access to secure areas. The System Administrator III must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to Top Secret with Special Access. The System Administrator must be able to obtain and maintain DoD IAM Level II certification (CompTIA Security+) certification within 6 months of date hired. The System Administrator must be able to work independently, as a member of a team, and as a small team leader. To complete each of these tasks and have very strong verbal and written communications skills.

Requirements

Associates or higher degree in Computer/Information Technology, or equivalent academic/technical training.
Possess seven (7) years related experience or combination of experience in computer system basics and/or related areas of expertise.
Must possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in computer science, graphics, and information systems.
Must have specific experience in the use of MS window server environments and various computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), database, MS Office and Web enabled applications
Must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines
Employee is expected to routinely cross fields in the completion of somewhat difficult and varied assignments
Must be capable of updating or repairing computer systems
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Must possess valid, state-issued driver’s license
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to Top Secret with Special Access.
Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD IAM Level II certification (CompTIA Security+) certification within 6 months of date hired.
Must be able to work independently, as a member of a team, and as a small team leader.
Must have very strong verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

Performs the daily operation of MS Win server software to include system security, appropriate access, configuration and backing up the system
Specifies network requirements, monitors locate area network (LAN) performance, troubleshoots networking hardware and ensures system is working properly according to specifications and parameters
Organizes and secures directory structure and assists / trains staff members in the use of department.
Data Management (DM) System, associated databases and Configuration Management (CM)/DM release procedures
Maintains and designs functional, visually esthetic web pages
Specifies hardware requirements and provides a Computer Authorization and Custodial Receipt Listing (CA/CRL) to track equipment configurations and identification logs
Serves as point of contact (POC) for problem reporting, incremental version updates and monitors yearly support contract
Makes recommendations for future hardware/software implementations and related process improvements, schedules, plans and performs system upgrades including the transition from design, test, production and documentation environments
Provides operational status as required
Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete complex assignments requiring originality and ingenuity performed under minimum supervision with considerable latitude for independent contribution
Providing a focal point for COMSEC requirements as needed for systems, including daily key management for all Services supported.
Provide support for annual and monthly rekeying of classified systems, secure telephone equipment and all Air Vehicle systems.
Provide training to COMSEC users and provide assurance that users assigned to the COMSEC account are in regulation to standards defined in AFMAN 17-1302-O.
Provide support for periodic COMSEC inspections including the semi-annual COMSEC inspections, inventory and insurance that the all COMSEC users are compliant with all COMSEC regulations.
Provide appropriate COMSEC clearances, briefings, and training as needed for the function and to receive associated keying material.
System & Network Administration: Involves the deployment and administration of classified remote access networks. This includes the full lifecycle of user account management, from creation and initial login support (password changes, email configuration, and network share mapping) to the eventual decommissioning of accounts.
Compliance & Documentation: Conducts regular, systematic inventories of all hardware and software assets to ensure adherence to compliance standards. Develops and maintains comprehensive technical documentation for standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the team.
Technical Support: Provides troubleshooting and preventative maintenance for audio-visual (AV) systems in both classified and unclassified meeting environments. Manages the workflow of IT support issues through the helpdesk ticketing system, from initial reporting to resolution.
Security & Logistics: Provides escort duties for personnel requiring access to secure areas.