Information Technology​/Assurance; IT​/IA) Specialist - Ramstein, Germany

Location:
Ramstein, Germany

The primary function of an Information Technology/Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist is to provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Compensation – This role offers a Base Salary AND Uplifts that may include - HOLA/COLA(based on State Department guidelines for the location of the role), Dodds Tuition, Relocation, Repatriation.

• 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.

• 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 to include 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.

• 2+ years related experience
• Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator
• SAP experience desired

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

• IAT Level I (A+, NET+, etc.) or IAM Level I

• TS/SCI required
• Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

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