67-004 – Information Technology/Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II

Position Overview

Sandy Mac Evolution LLC is seeking an Information Technology/Information Assurance Specialist II to support Department of Defense Special Access Program activities at Scott AFB, Illinois.

The IT/IA Specialist II provides day-to-day systems administration, cybersecurity, information assurance, and technical support within Collateral, SCI, and SAP environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned systems.
  
• Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access controls, security monitoring systems, and system documentation.
  
• Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to maintain optimal performance.
  
• Prepare systems for operational use and support operational testing.
  
• Review, prepare, and update authorization packages.
  
• Notify government customers when changes occur that could affect system authorization.
  
• Conduct cybersecurity portions of self-inspection checklists.
  
• Review and provide cybersecurity coordination on authorization package bodies of evidence.
  
• Identify vulnerabilities and implement appropriate countermeasures.
  
• Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies.
  
• Perform VTC system administration, scheduling, and configuration.
  
• Provide external information system client support.
  
• Perform account creation, modification, and deletion across multiple authorization boundaries.
  
• Perform Help Desk and troubleshooting activities.
  
• Perform hardware and software configuration, upgrades, and modifications.
  
• Perform system and network appliance patching.
  
• Provide government-issued laptop support.
  
• Assist with media control and accountability.
  
• Perform COMSEC account and equipment management activities.
  

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of related experience.
  
• Prior experience in roles such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or Information Technology/Assurance Specialist.
  
• SAP experience required.
  
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and desktop operating systems.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Server.
  
• Working knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and data backup technologies.
  
• Working knowledge of COMSEC integration.
  
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, SCI information systems security standards, Common Criteria, and system security policy.
  
• Current relevant experience with PL2 systems.
  
• Experience with PL3 and PL4 cross-domain solutions desired.
  
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  
• A Bachelor’s degree may be considered equivalent to four years of experience.
  

Certification / Training Requirements

• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II qualification required in lieu of IAT Level II.
  
• Must satisfy applicable cybersecurity certification requirements associated with the position.
  

Security Clearance Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
  
• Must possess or be eligible for SCI access.
  
• Must be eligible for access to SAP information.
  
• Must be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph.