Information Technology/Assurance Specialist III

*This position requires a TS/SCI Clearance and a minimum of two years of Special Access Program Experience*

At System High Corporationa Top Washington-Area Workplace (The Washington Post ) a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence honoree (April 2025) and a three-time VETS Indexes 3-Star Employerwe protect and advance the nations most critical missions. As part of our team youll tackle complex security challenges across SAP SCI and Collateral programs. If youre driven by national security innovation and integrity we want to hear from you.

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-inspections checklist
Review and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that make- up 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 actives
Perform Hardware/Software System Configuration upgrades and modifications
Perform system and network appliance patching actives
Provide Gov-Issue Laptop Support
Assist in Media Control & Accountability actives
Perform COMSEC account/equipment management actives

Experience:
8-10 years related experience
Prior performance in roles such as System Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialists
Education:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
Certifications:
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within 6 months of the date of hire.
Security Clearance:
Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
Other Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2012R2 Server Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016 Microsoft Windows 7/10 operating systems (OS) administration and associated hardware.
Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration
Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework and Joint DODIIS/Cryptologic SCI Information Systems Security Standards Common Criteria and System Security Policy as they relate to C&A
Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems; experience with PL3 & PL4 cross domain solutions
Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
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