Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist Ill

The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position provides day‑to‑day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SAP activities.

Responsibilities

• Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned computer system(s).
• 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 systems for operational use and support operational tests.
• Review, prepare, and update authorization packages.
• Notify customers when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation.
• Conduct the cybersecurity portion of the self‑inspection checklist.
• Review and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that make up the authorization package.
• Identify 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, and configuration.
• Provide external information system 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience.
• 2+ years experience working on SAPs.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in a related field plus 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience totaling 4 years.
• Certifications: IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.), GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials, CCNA Security.
• Clearance: TS/SCI required; must be able to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

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