Information Technology /Information Assurance Specialist I (IT/IA I)

About the role

This position supports Special Access Programs (SAPs) for Department of Defense (DoD) agencies including HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and Military Compartments efforts. 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 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
• 2-5 years related experience
• Prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I (in lieu of IAT Level I)

Desired

• SAP Experience

Benefits

• Generous PTO and Flexible holiday package
• Tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement
• Immediate vesting 401K with 4% matching