Information Technology/Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist I

The Amatriot Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amatriot Group seeks a skilled individual to provide technical, cybersecurity, and systems administration support at Peterson AFB, CO. This role focuses on Special Access Programs and includes daily technical support responsibilities to Department of Defense agencies.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with 2-5 years of related experience, including roles such as System Administrator or Network Administrator. Salary is competitive, ranging between $105,000 - $106,000.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related experience.
• Prior experience in roles such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or Information Technology/Assurance Specialist.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day technical, cybersecurity, and systems administration support.
• Work within Special Access Programs supporting Department of Defense agencies.
• Establish complex operational software configuration controls.
• Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum performance.

Skills

Cybersecurity

System Administration

Network Administration

Technical Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 additional years of experience

Job description

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI (Must be able to obtain a CI Poly)

Location: Peterson AFB, CO

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $105,000 - $106,000.

• This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

This position provides day‑to‑day technical, cybersecurity, and systems administration support within Special Access Program environments. The role supports Department of Defense agencies, including Headquarters Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartments efforts. The position supports Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information, and Special Access Program activities, including system administration, cybersecurity documentation, authorization package support, account management, help desk support, system patching, media control, and COMSEC account/equipment management.

Key Responsibilities

Special Access Program Support

• Work within Special Access Programs supporting Department of Defense agencies, such as Headquarters Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartments efforts.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information, and Special Access Program activities.
• Prepare systems for operational use and support operational tests.
• Provide external information system client support.
• Provide government‑issued laptop support.

System and Network Administration

• Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned computer systems.
• Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems, and system documentation as required.
• Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance.
• Perform hardware and software system configuration, upgrades, and modifications.
• Perform system and network appliance patching activities.
• Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices.

Cybersecurity and Authorization Support

• Review, prepare, and update authorization packages.
• Notify the customer when changes occur that may affect authorization accreditation.
• Conduct the cybersecurity portion of the self‑inspection checklist.
• Review and provide technical and cybersecurity coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that make up the authorization package.
• Identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.

Account, Help Desk, and User Support

• Perform account creations, changes, and deletions across multiple authorization boundaries.
• Perform help desk and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform video‑teleconferencing system administration, scheduling, and configuration.

Media Control and COMSEC Support

• Assist in media control and accountability activities.
• Perform COMSEC account and equipment management activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Experience

• 2–5 years of related experience.
• Prior experience in roles such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or Information Technology/Assurance Specialist.
• SAP experience.

Certifications

• IAT Level I or IAM Level I