Information Technology/Assurance Specialist (IT/IA) Specialist - TSSCI

HRUCKUS, a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC, specializes in technical and cleared recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies. We support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

About the role

The IT/IA Specialist I will support Special Access Programs (SAPs) for DoD agencies, including HQ Air Force and OSD, providing day-to-day IT and cybersecurity support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities. The primary function is establishing operational software configuration controls, maintaining servers/networks, managing RMF authorization packages, and ensuring information systems are operated and maintained in accordance with DoD security policies.

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 cybersecurity 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, and configuration
• Provide external information system(s) client support
• Perform account creations, changes, and deletions on multiple authorization boundaries
• Perform help desk and 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 and accountability activities
• Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
• 2–5 years of related IT/IA experience
• Special Access Program (SAP) experience
• Prior performance in roles such as system or network administrator
• 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, including communication security (COMSEC) integration
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and system security policy as they relate to assessments and authorizations
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level I certification
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program information

Pay

$85,000 – $111,000

Location: Schriever SFB, CO