84-013 – Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II

Sandy Mac Evolution; California (MO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Beale AFB, CA–based Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II role supports SAPs for DoD agencies, delivering day-to-day IT/IA services for collateral, SCI and SAP activities. Eligible for TS/SCI with BI; polygraph readiness may be required.

Key duties include configuring complex software controls, maintaining servers and firewalls, cybersecurity coordination, and supporting authorization packages across multiple domains in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years related experience in IT/IA or SAP environments.
• Prior roles: System/Network Administrator or IT/Assurance Specialist.
• SAP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Establish complex operational software configuration controls and interfaces.
• Maintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation.
• 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 customers when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation.
• Conduct cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection's checklist.

Skills

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Customer ID: 84-013Billet Number: JUSTIFIED-1869Location: Beale AFB, CARegion: 5Salary: $123,637.65Skill Level: 2Position Type: Full-Time

Current Vacancy-Specific Requirements

MANDATORY: 5-7 years related experience; prior roles such as System/Network Administrator or IT/Assurance Specialist; SAP experience. TRAINING: DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II (in lieu of IAT Level II)

Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

Individuals must possess current Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility with an in scope BI, or enrollment into Continuous Evaluation, or an in scope open PR. Depending on the position, additional security screening may also be required (e.g., polygraph examination, etc.).

Position Description

Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II

The IT/IA primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) 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 cyber security 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
• 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

Experience:

• 5-7 years related experience
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialists

Education:

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

Certifications:

• 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 6 months of the date of hire

Security Clearance:

• Current clearance as defined in the Task Order
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements:

• 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, 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.