Description
The Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II role involves providing day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
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
- 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 customers when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation
- Conduct cybersecurity portions of self-inspection checklists
- 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 (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
Requirements:
- 5+ years of related experience
- Experience with SAP required
- Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator, or IT/IA Specialists
- Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
- IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification within 6 months of hire
- TS/SCI clearance required, with ability to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2012R2 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, Microsoft Windows 7/10 operating systems administration and associated hardware
- Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies, including communication security (COMSEC) integration
- Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, SCI Information Systems Security Standards, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs