Information Technology/Assurance Specialist - II

ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II to join our team at Vandenberg AFB, CA.

The primary function is working with Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting SMC Directorates and/or AFSPC Operational Units. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 AIS accreditation packages

• Notify customer when changes occur that might affect AIS accreditation/certification

• Perform AIS self-inspections

• Provide security coordination and review of all system test plans

• Identify AIS vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures

• Ensure AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices

• Perform VTC System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration

• Provide guest networks Client Support

• Perform account creations, changes, & deletions

• Provide Help Desk & troubleshooting

• Perform Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modifications

• Provide Personal-Issue Laptop Support

• Perform Media Control & Accountability

• Perform COMSEC account/equipment management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional experience (4 years)

• 5 years total related experience, including minimum 3 years of relevant SCI or SAP experience.

• Minimum 1 year of SAP-related experience highly desired.

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 within 6 months of the date of hire.

• Must complete training on Joint Security Implementation Guidance (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) (if supported organization requires development of AIS accreditation packages).

• Applicable Windows professional certifications, based on OS requirements for supported organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000/2003/2007 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP/Vista 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 JAFAN 6/0, DCID/JAFAN 6/3, DCID/JAFAN 6/9, and Joint DODIIS/Cryptologic SCI Information Systems Security Standards, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to C&A for Legacy systems

• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL1 & PL2 systems; experience with PL3 & PL4 cross domain solutions desired

• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents

• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision

• Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

• Willingness to submit to a polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.