Information Technology Assurance Specialist

MANTECH; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II I to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The position supports Special Access Programs (SAPs) and provides day-to-day support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.

Responsibilities include configuring complex software controls, maintaining security systems, and leading with QA for the team while ensuring compliance with AIS accreditation and renewal processes. A TS-level eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or additional 4 years of experience.
• 8+ years of total related experience.
• 6+ years of relevant SCI or SAP experience.
• Familiarity with security policy manuals including ICDs, JAFANs, DoD Manuals, and guiding policy documents.
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M for (IAT) Level 2, (IAM) Level 1, requirements within 6 months of hire (Security+ CE).
• Must Complete training: (JSIG) Joint Security Implementation Guidance, (RMF) Risk Management Framework, (ISCM) Information Security Continuous Monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Establishing complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned computer systems.
• Maintaining file servers, firewalls, network access, and Security Monitoring Systems while ensuring all system documentation is current.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance and support operational tests.
• Reviewing, preparing, and updating AIS accreditation packages and notifying customers of changes affecting certification.
• Identifying AIS vulnerabilities, implementing effective countermeasures, and performing routine AIS self-inspections.
• Ensuring all AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in strict accordance with security policies.
• Providing leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for team members while managing account creations and help desk support.

Skills

IAT Level 2

Team mentoring

Security policy familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years experience

Tools

JSIG

RMF

ISCM

JAFANs

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II I to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The Information Technology/Assurance Specialist III will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting SMC Directorates and/or AFSPC Operational Units. You 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

• Establishing complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned computer systems.
• Maintaining file servers, firewalls, network access, and Security Monitoring Systems while ensuring all system documentation is current.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance and support operational tests.
• Reviewing, preparing, and updating AIS accreditation packages and notifying customers of changes affecting certification.
• Identifying AIS vulnerabilities, implementing effective countermeasures, and performing routine AIS self-inspections.
• Ensuring all AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in strict accordance with security policies.
• Providing leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for team members while managing account creations and help desk support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or additional 4 years of experience.
• 8+ years of total related experience.
• 6+ years of relevant SCI or SAP experience.
• Familiarity with security policy manuals including ICDs, JAFANs, DoD Manuals, and guiding policy documents.
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M for (IAT) Level 2, (IAM) Level 1, requirements within 6 months of the date of hire (i.e Security+ CE).
• Must Complete training: (JSIG) Joint Security Implementation Guidance, (RMF) Risk Management Framework, (ISCM) Information Security Continuous Monitoring (If supported organization requires development of AIS accreditation packages).

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of SAP-related experience is highly desired.
• Completed training on Joint Security Implementation Guidance (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL1 & PL2 systems; experience with PL3 & PL4 cross-domain solutions is desired.
• Possession of a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision.

Clearance Requirements

• Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Applicants must be willing 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.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.