Responsibilities and Duties

We are seeking an Information Assurance Technician level III, System Administrator, with Assistant Site Management responsibilities.

• Support the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems, and software applications ensuring integration with IA security requirements for the enclave.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience using and installing networking equipment such as switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with system patching and IA vulnerability alerts (IAVA), IA vulnerability bulletins (IAVB), and technical advisories (TA)
• Be able to support, monitor, test and troubleshoot hardware and software IA problems.
• Be able to provide end user support for all IA related applications.
• Be able to perform routine maintenance, to include diagnostic testing and optimization.
• Within six (6) months of assignment, complete training on the DoD Host Based Security System (HBSS) - Classes 201, 301 and 501 and the DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and be able to assist Government IA personnel in the configuration and sustainment of HBSS, and able to execute and analyze vulnerability scans upon request by Government IA personnel.
• Be able to lead teams and/or support actions to quickly resolve or mitigate IA problems.

ASM responsibilities include coordinating and implementing software backup and antivirus requirements.

• Responsible for performing scheduled IA specific preventive maintenance of computer systems and network components.
• Be able to coordinate Cybersecurity/ATO requirements with Government Cybersecurity/IA personnel, including the ISSM, ISSO, ISEO, and COR.
• Be able to track and report the completion of cyber taskings.
• Possess a working knowledge and familiarity with applicable Cybersecurity instructions and practices (e.g., DoDI 8570.01-M series- Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program; CJCSM 6510.01 series- Defense-In-Depth: Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND); DoD 8570.01M; and DoDI 8500.1 Cybersecurity).

Qualifications and Skills

• Must meet the minimum credential requirements and maintain the minimum training requirements for IAT level III as identified in DoD 8570.01M;
• Possess a minimum of ten (10) years' experience or equivalent in a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position; experience should include Customer Service and Technical Support, Data Administration, Knowledge Management, Network Services, System Administration, and Systems Security Analysis.
• Expert in all functions of both IAT Level I and IAT Level II positions.
• Applies extensive knowledge of a variety of the IA field's concepts, practices, and procedures to ensure the secure integration and operation of all enclave systems.
• Possess current CISSP certification or equivalent and maintains necessary certifications and required forty (40) hours of annual continuing education (reference the DoD Approved 8570 Baseline IAT-III Certifications). * Possess applicable CE/OS Certifications.

Additional Requirements

• Requires mental alertness and ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Physical ability to walk on rugged, unlevel surfaces, stand and/or sit for extended periods of time, and to climb two (2) flights of stairs and ladders is required.
• The ability to lift and carry 75 pounds is required.
• Must always present a professional appearance in demeanor and dress.
• Applicant must be a US citizen, possess the ability to obtain a US passport.
• Applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to receive and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance for access to classified information with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Desired: Computer Systems Technician experience

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (this role is part of a government contract).
• Active DoD Secret level security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.