Job Description79-002 - Information Technology / Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist IILocation: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, DC
Salary:$123,637.65Openings: 2
Position OverviewThis position provides advanced systems administration, cybersecurity, and information assurance support for highly classified Department of Defense environments, ensuring the security, availability, and compliance of mission-critical information systems supporting Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in secure systems administration, Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity compliance, and supporting classified network environments.
Salary$123,637.65 annuallyMinimum Qualifications- Active Top Secret Security Clearance
- Eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph
- 5-7 years of related Information Technology or Information Assurance experience
- Prior experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or Information Technology/Information Assurance Specialist
- Previous Special Access Program (SAP) experience is required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Must obtain or possess certification meeting DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I (or IAT Level II equivalent) requirements within six months of hire
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting Department of Defense Special Access Programs
- Experience supporting SCI environments
- Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (PL3/PL4)
- Experience supporting enterprise Microsoft server environments
- Knowledge of COMSEC management procedures
Key Responsibilities- Administer and maintain secure information systems supporting classified DoD programs
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows servers, workstations, and enterprise network infrastructure
- Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access controls, security monitoring systems, and system documentation
- Analyze and resolve system and network issues to ensure maximum operational availability
- Prepare systems for operational testing and production deployment
- Develop, review, and maintain RMF authorization packages and accreditation documentation
- Coordinate cybersecurity reviews and technical validation of Authorization to Operate (ATO) evidence packages
- Identify system vulnerabilities and implement appropriate security mitigations
- Conduct cybersecurity self-inspections and ensure compliance with government security requirements
- Support secure network operations in accordance with DoD cybersecurity policies and security controls
- Perform account provisioning, modifications, and deactivations across multiple classified environments
- Provide Help Desk support and technical troubleshooting for end users
- Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain hardware and software systems
- Support Video Teleconferencing (VTC) administration, scheduling, and configuration
- Provide Government-issued laptop support
- Support media accountability and control procedures
- Perform COMSEC account and equipment management activities
- Ensure compliance with SAP, SCI, and collateral information security requirements
Required Technical Skills- Microsoft Windows Server administration (2012 R2 or later)
- Microsoft Exchange Server administration
- Windows desktop operating systems
- LAN/WAN networking technologies
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Assessment & Authorization (A&A)
- Information Assurance and cybersecurity best practices
- SCI Information Systems Security Standards
- System Security Plans (SSPs)
- Common Criteria
- Security monitoring and vulnerability management
- Hardware and software lifecycle management
- System patch management
- COMSEC integration and management
- Cross Domain Solutions (PL2 required; PL3/PL4 preferred)
Physical Requirements- Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
