Information Technology Specialist AFLCMC/IN-10.21

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 13 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Credence has an immediate opening for an experienced Information Technology Specialist at the senior level who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)/IN at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

AFLCMC/IN is headquartered at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH with units located at Tinker AFB, OK, Robins AFB, GA, Hanscom AFB, MA, Hill AFB, UT, Eglin AFB, FL. The AFLCMC/IN mission is to engage and support AFLCMC programs, projects, technology development and development planning efforts in addressing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) supportability, and adversary/threat considerations in the form of Acquisition Intelligence (AI) support. The AFLCMC/IN mission also enables linkages to the Air Force and Joint/National Intelligence Communities (IC), provides predictive battle space awareness to local force protection activities, and provides local/regional Special Security Office (SSO) support and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication Services (JWICS) access. AFLCMC/IN is responsible for ensuring information superiority and agile combat support by providing a wide range of intelligence acquisition and sustainment services meeting warfighter requirements for information assurance (IA), communications security, foreign threat and intelligence/force protection products and cyber capabilities. AFLCMC/IN leads the integration of intelligence considerations—both ISR acquisition supportability issues and adversary/threat information—into the Center's programs and projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

• Provide day-to-day support for collateral, SCI, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS activities within SCIFs supporting DoD agencies, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), HQ USAF, and AFLCMC efforts.
• Provide JWICS IT security services, including IA and technical security for information systems, IT network administration and support, and ISSM/ISSO support.
• Perform COMSEC duties.
• Provide IT security business process improvements to enable better services and realize efficiency.
• Install, maintain, audit, and support a secure Microsoft Windows network environment and web/data application services.
• Maintain DoD and Air Force internet applications and protocols, including IP, TCP, FTP, and SSL.
• Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems, and system documentation as required.
• Interface with local customers and provide IT-related support to quickly resolve problems.
• Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance.
• Perform periodic maintenance, hardware upgrades and replacement, firmware updates, and system configuration changes.
• Perform scheduled system backups and manage the data backup library, including storage of tapes, disks, and other magnetic media at customer locations and off-site storage facilities as required.
• Attend planning and requirements meetings with IT staff, program managers/analysts, and customers as required.
• Prepare systems for operational use and support operational tests and inspections.
• Provide technical guidance, technical leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for AFLCMC/IN team members.
• Provide assistance with the acquisition and sustainment of IT systems for weapon systems, subsystems, components, and equipment.
• Provide assistance with the acquisition and sustainment of IT equipment and software to ensure contracting training content, presentation capabilities, and facilities are accessible and responsive to the needs of hearing- or sight-impaired personnel.
• Assist with the security accreditation process, Net-Centric Operations (NCO) and Warfare Reference Model (WRM), preparation of ISPs, IA, network-centric and global grid interoperability requirements, Clinger-Cohen reporting requirements, and other IT certification processes such as the Network Readiness Assessment (NRA).
• Assist in operating necessary IT systems to ensure standardized file structures and seamless file sharing for daily interactions with the SIO, SSO and staff, and directorate senior staff.
• Advise and assist in developing system security management plans, PPPs, security risk analyses, OPSEC plans, computer certification and accreditation documentation, security vulnerability analyses, security CONOPS, and other system security documents identified in MIL-HDBK 1785, DoDI 5000.02, and AF Supplement 1.
• Handle JWICS communications to ensure cognizant parties are informed and appropriate responses are prepared, coordinated, and communicated while maintaining required security disciplines.
• Support proper handling, preparation, and tracking of physical classified products entering or leaving the facility.
• Plan, formulate, edit, develop, publish, and store SAP and TS/SCI products.
• Support meetings and events attended or hosted by the Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) on an as-required basis.
• Develop, maintain, and modify schedules and calendars as required on multi-level security systems.
• Use updated Security Classification Guides (SCGs) or other source documents to perform classification reviews on JWICS IT documentation and ensure proper derivative classification.
• Support administrative tasks necessary to support management acquisition and operations functions.
• Attend meetings and prepare/present briefings, graphics, and visuals to leadership.
• Prepare security paperwork, including DD Form 2875 and COMSEC inspection criteria.
• Assist with access control and perform escort duties for VTC visitors.
• Answer telephones and other modes of administrative communication in the performance of duties.
• Perform self-inspections, identify security discrepancies, and report security incidents.
• Support security inspections, identify security discrepancies, and assist in report preparation.
• Perform courier responsibilities within the local area.
• Control program media and information within Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) security guidelines.
• Populate and update databases, including suspense tracking, personnel access, facility, JWICS system, and SharePoint databases, in the performance of assigned duties.

Requirements

• Must have an active or current Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility, verifiable in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD;
• OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD;
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for IA Technician Level II within six months of the date of hire.
• Must be able to perform duties within SCIF environments supporting collateral, SCI, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS activities.
• Must have thorough knowledge of current and legacy Air Force standard operating systems and server hardware/software, including Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Windows OS administration, and associated hardware.
• Must have working knowledge of LAN, WAN, and data backup technologies, including COMSEC integration, to maintain system operations.
• Must have working knowledge of JAFAN 6/0, DCID/JAFAN 6/3, DCID/JAFAN 6/9, Joint DoDIIS/Cryptologic SCI Information Systems Security Standards, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to certification and accreditation.
• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals, appropriate DCIDs/JAFANs, and other guiding policy documents.
• Must be able to work successfully in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Duties may require travel within the organizational geographic area of responsibility.

Benefits

Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, skills, and overall qualifications.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

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