A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, an Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or no degree and 9 years of experience.
5–7 years of related experience.
Experience with Special Access Programs.
Prior performance in roles such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or Information Technology/Assurance Specialist.
Must meet the position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Manager II.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information 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 as required.
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 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.
Perform video-teleconferencing 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 in media control and accountability activities.
Perform COMSEC account and equipment management activities.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY ***POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP*** Position Title: Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II
Position Description:
The IT/IA primary function is working 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 position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
We are seeking an Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II to carry out the following duties and 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 make- up 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