Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II

The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Performance shall include:

• 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

Experience:

• 5+ years related experience

• SAP experience required

• Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator, or IT/IA Specialists

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• IAT Level II or IAM Level II - within 6 months of hire (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

Clearance Required to Start:

• TS/SCI required

• Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Other Requirements:

• 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 of Risk Management Framework, SCI Information Systems Security Standards, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to Assessment and Authorizations.

• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems; experience with PL3 & PL4 cross domain solutions is desired.

• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials Certification - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security - Cisco - Cisco

CompTIA Network + - SEC+ - SEC+

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security - Cisco - Cisco

GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required