Information Technology Assurance Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Information Technology Assurance Specialist with Security Clearance
Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Technology/Assurance Specialist - I to join our team at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, CA. This role supports Special Access Programs (SAPs) within SSC and AFSPC Operational Units, providing critical "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities in a full-time, on-site environment. Responsibilities You will help ensure the operational integrity and security of critical defense systems through the following actions:
* Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned computer systems.

* Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems, and required system documentation.

* Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance and support operational tests.

* Review, prepare, and update AIS accreditation packages while performing regular AIS self-inspections.

* Identify AIS vulnerabilities, implement countermeasures, and manage COMSEC accounts and equipment.

* Perform VTC System Administration, account management, hardware/software system configuration, and general Help Desk troubleshooting.

Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

* 2+ years of total related experience, including a minimum of 2 years of relevant SCI or SAP experience.

* Active DoD Directive 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA-Security) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

* Completed training or ability to complete training on Joint Security Implementation Guidance (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF).

* Applicable Windows professional certifications based on organizational operating system requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
* Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, and legacy Windows operating systems administration.

* Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), and data backup technologies, including COMSEC integration.

* Working knowledge of some of one of the following: JAFAN 6/0, DCID/JAFAN 6/3, DCID/JAFAN 6/9, and Joint DODIIS/Cryptologic SCI Information Systems Security Standards.

* Experience with PL1 & PL2 systems, as well as familiarity with PL3 & PL4 cross-domain solutions. Clearance Requirements
* Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

* You must possess eligibility for access to Special Access Programs.

* You must have the willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph examination.

Physical Requirements
* You must be willing to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility via air and ground transportation.

* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to install or remove computer-related equipment.

* You must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time within a closed-area office environment.