IT-IA Specialist 1 102-017

Information Technology-Information Assurance (IT-IA) Specialist 1 will work within Special Access Programs (SAP) supporting Department of Defense agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information and SAP activities.

Duties May 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 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, System Administration, Scheduling, and Configuration
• Provide External Information System(s) Client Support
• Perform account creations, changes, and deletions on multiple authorization boundaries
• Perform Help Desk and 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 and Accountability activities
• Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree AND 2-5 years related experience -OR- an additional 6-9 years of relevant experience, in lieu of degree
• Prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator

Desired:

• SAP Experience

Training:

• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level 1 (in lieu of IAT Level 1)
• Combatting Trafficking in Persons (CTIP)

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance and the willingness to sit for a CI polygraph, if needed