Information Technology/Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist I

Security Clearance: TS/SCI (Must be willing to obtain a CI Poly)

Location: Kirtland AFB, NM

Job Type:Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $105,000 - $110,000.

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview:

Special Access Program (SAP)

Key Responsibilities:

• The 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.
• Performance shall 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 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

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors and 4 years of relevant experience

Experience:

• MANDATORY: 2-5 years related experience, prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator;
• DESIRED: SAP Experience

Certifications:

• IAT Level 1