Information Technology Assurance Specialist

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Technology Assurance Specialist III to join our team in El Segundo, CA .

The Information Technology Assurance Specialist's primary function is working with Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting SMC Directorates and/or AFSPC Operational Units. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 AIS accreditation packages, notify customer when changes occur that might affect AIS accreditation/certification, perform AIS self-inspections, identify AIS vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures, and ensure AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices.

• Provide security coordination and review of all system test plans, guest networks Client Support, Help Desk & troubleshooting, and Personal-Issue Laptop Support.

• Perform VTC System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration, Account Creations, changes, & deletions, Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modifications, Media Control & Accountability, and COMSEC account/equipment management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4 additional years of equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

• 8+ years total related experience

• 6+ years of relevant SCI experience.

• Must have CompTIA Sec + certificate as outlined in DoD Directive
  -M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 and Information Assurance Manager Level 1 within 6 months of the date of hire.

• Must complete training on Joint Security Implementation Guidance (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) (if supported organization requires development of AIS accreditation packages).

• Willingness to travel with the scope of the Program’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note- could be extensive and will include both air and ground transportation).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of SAP related experience highly desired.

• 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 JAFAN 6/0, DCID/JAFAN 6/3, DCID/JAFAN 6/9, and Joint DODIIS/Cryptologic SCI Information Systems Security Standards, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to C&A for Legacy systems.

• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL1 & PL2 systems; experience with PL3 & PL4 cross domain solutions desired.

Clearance Requirements:

• Current Top
  - Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, machine and computer printer.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.