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

Targeted Solutions, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement

Immediate 401k vesting with a 4% match

Job summary

Targeted Solutions, LLC seeks an Information Technology/Assurance IT/IA Specialist I to support DoD SAP environments in Colorado Springs. The role emphasizes day-to-day management of collateral, SCI, and SAP activities, with responsibilities spanning system configuration, security, and client support.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or four years of equivalent experience, TS/SCI eligibility, and 2–5 years in related IT roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
• TS/SCI clearance required; eligibility for access to SAP information
• Mandatory 2-5 years related experience in system/network roles
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I/ IAM Level I training within 6 months of hire
• Must regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces.
• Maintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, and security monitoring systems.
• Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance.
• Prepare systems for operational use and support tests.
• Review and update authorization packages and accreditation artifacts.
• Provide external information system client support and governance coordination.
• Perform account management actions across multiple boundaries and handle help desk tasks.
• Patch and configure hardware/software systems as needed.

Skills

Windows administration

Network troubleshooting

Security monitoring

Help desk

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows Server 2012R2

Exchange Server 2010/2016

LAN/WAN technologies

COMSEC integration

VTC System Administration

Job description

Information Technology/Assurance IT/IA Specialist I

REQ: 26-J-0220

The 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 customers 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 makeup 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

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

CLEARANCE:

TS/SCI- REQUIRED 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, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to Assessments and Authorizations
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

CERTIFICATION:

Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level I or Information Assurance Manager I within 6 months of the date of hire.

EXPERIENCE MANDATORY:

MANDATORY: 2-5 years related experience, prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator; DESIRED: SAP-Experience; TRAINING: DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I (in lieu of IAT Level I)

BENEFITS:

• We offer competitive compensation packages including generous PTO, paid Federal holidays, tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement, and immediate 401k vesting with a 4% match.