Job DescriptionInformation Technology / Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist IIJob ID: 67-004
Location: Scott AFB, IL
Salary: $117,813.65
Position Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities- Establish and maintain operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned information systems.
- Administer and maintain Windows-based servers, workstations, firewalls, network appliances, and security monitoring systems.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve system and network anomalies to ensure optimal operational performance.
- Prepare systems for operational testing and mission use.
- Review, prepare, update, and maintain Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation and authorization packages.
- Coordinate cybersecurity reviews and provide technical input for authorization package Bodies of Evidence.
- Conduct cybersecurity self-inspections and ensure compliance with applicable security policies and procedures.
- Identify vulnerabilities, implement corrective actions, and track remediation efforts.
- Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with DoD cybersecurity and information assurance requirements.
- Perform Video Teleconferencing (VTC) administration, scheduling, and configuration support.
- Provide support for external information systems and client devices.
- Manage user accounts across multiple security domains and authorization boundaries.
- Perform Help Desk support and technical troubleshooting for end users.
- Configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain hardware, software, servers, and network appliances.
- Support Government-issued laptop deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Assist with media control, accountability, and inventory management.
- Perform COMSEC account and equipment management activities.
- Maintain system documentation, security records, and configuration management documentation.
Required Qualifications- 5 to 7 years of experience supporting information technology, information assurance, cybersecurity, system administration, or network administration functions.
- Prior experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, Information Assurance Specialist, or similar role.
- Experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAPs).
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Four (4) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Strong understanding of Windows Server administration and enterprise Microsoft environments.
- Experience managing enterprise networks, security devices, and system infrastructure.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management, and secure system administration practices.
- Ability to work independently in a highly classified and mission-critical environment.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting SCI and SAP information systems.
- Experience with PL2 systems.
- Experience supporting PL3 and PL4 Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
- Prior experience supporting Air Force, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs.
- Experience with COMSEC management and accountability.
- Familiarity with VTC administration and support.
CertificationsMust obtain and maintain a certification meeting
DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level II requirements (or approved equivalent) within six (6) months of hire.
Examples may include:
- Security+
- CAP
- CASP+
- CISSP
- GSLC
- Other DoD-approved IAM Level II certifications
Technical Skills- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 administration
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016
- Microsoft Windows 10 administration
- LAN/WAN technologies
- Data backup and recovery solutions
- COMSEC integration and administration
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes
- SCI Information Systems Security Standards
- Common Criteria
- System Security Policies (SSP)
- Vulnerability management and remediation
- Network security appliances and endpoint security solutions
Security Clearance Requirements- Active Top Secret security clearance required.
- Eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
- Willingness to successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
Physical Requirements- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to work in secure facilities and equipment rooms as required.
