Description
The Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist I (24/7) role involves working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. The position provides 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:
- 2+ years of related experience.
- Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator.
- SAP experience desired.
- Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience or equivalent experience (4 years).
- IAT Level I (A+, NET+, etc.) or IAM Level I within 6 months of hire.
- Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI required, and must be able to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
Benefits:
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.