Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II

Description This position requires a TS/SCI Clearance and Special Access Program Experience At System High Corporation-a Top Washington-Area Workplace (The Washington Post, 2023-2025), a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence honoree (April 2025), and a three-time VETS Indexes 3-Star Employer-we protect and advance the nation's most critical missions. As part of our team, you'll tackle complex security challenges across SAP, SCI, and Collateral programs. If you're driven by national security, innovation, and integrity, we want to hear from you. The IT/IA 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 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, and Configuration * Provide External Information System(s) Client Support * Perform account creations, changes, and deletions on multiple authorization boundaries * Perform Help Desk and 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 and Accountability actives * Perform COMSEC account/equipment management actives Qualifications Experience: * 5-7 years related experience * Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialists Education: * Bachelor's 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 Fra mework, SCI Information Systems Security Standards, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to Assessment and Authorizations * Working knowledge and current... For full info follow application link. System High Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.