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# Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II

- **Company:** After School Matters, Inc.
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Access Network, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, File Server, Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), Software Configuration Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://redtracetechnologiesinc.applytojob.com/apply/QexHDZlFv8/Information-TechnologyAssurance-Specialist-II-ITIA-2-TS-W-SCI-Eligibility-?source=GS

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and 5 years, Associates degree and 7 years, or no degree and 9 years
 * 5-7 years related experience
 * SAP Experience
 * Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialists
 * Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Manager II.
 * Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Security Clearance:

 * TS, w/ SCI Eligibility
 * Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
 * Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

## Description

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.

We are seeking an Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II to carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

 * 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, Are you a U.S. Citizen?*
Have you, in the last 12 months, been denied a security clearance for any reason?*
Do you currently possess a TS security clearance as outlined in the job posting?*
What are your salary requirements?*
Are you willing to be onsite 100%?*
Have you ever been officially read into a Special Access Program (SAP)?*
How much SAP experience do you have?*
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