MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Technology/Assurance Specialist III to join our team in El Segundo, CA.
The Information Technology/Assurance Specialist III will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting SMC Directorates and/or AFSPC Operational Units. You 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:
- Establishing complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned computer systems.
- Maintaining file servers, firewalls, network access, and Security Monitoring Systems while ensuring all system documentation is current.
- Analyzing and troubleshooting system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance and supporting operational tests.
- Reviewing, preparing, and updating AIS accreditation packages and notifying customers of changes affecting certification. Identifying AIS vulnerabilities, implementing effective countermeasures, and performing routine AIS self-inspections.
- Ensuring all AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in strict accordance with security policies.
- Providing leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for team members while managing account creations and help desk support.
- Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 and IAM Level 1 certification requirements within 6 months of the date of hire.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree; an additional 4 years of related experience might be substituted for a degree.
- 6 years of relevant SCI or SAP experience.
- Working knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies and data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration.
- Familiarity with security policy manuals including ICDs, JAFANs, DoD Manuals, and guiding policy documents.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Minimum 3 years of SAP-related experience is highly desired.
- Completed training on Joint Security Implementation Guidance (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL1 & PL2 systems; experience with PL3 & PL4 cross-domain solutions is desired.
- Possession of a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision.
Clearance Requirements:
- Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
- Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
- Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.