Information Technology​/Assurance Specialist II Security Clearance

Position Overview

This position requires a TS/SCI Clearance and Special Access Program Experience. The IT/IA primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide day‑to‑day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:

• 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
• Provide external information system(s) client support
• Perform account creations, changes, and deletions on multiple authorization boundaries
• Perform hardware/software system configuration, upgrades and modifications
• Perform system and network appliance patching activities
• Provide Gov‑Issue laptop support
• Assist in media control & accountability activities
• Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities

• 5‑7 years of related experience
• Prior performance in roles such as systems, network administrator or information technology/assurance specialist

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01‑M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within six months of the date of hire

• Current Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program information
• Willingness to submit to a counterintelligence polygraph

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2012R2 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, Microsoft Windows 7/10 operating systems administration, and associated hardware
• Working knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and data backup technologies, including communication security (COMSEC) integration
• Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework, SCI information systems security standards, Common Criteria, and system security policy as they relate to assessment and authorizations
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems; experience with PL3 & PL4 cross domain solutions is desired
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

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