Information Technology Assurance Specialist

Position Overview

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Technology Assurance Specialist II to join our team in Location: El Segundo, CA. The Information Technology Assurance Specialist's 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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; identify AIS vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures; and ensure AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices.
• Provide security coordination and review of all system test plans, guest networks client support, help desk & troubleshooting, and personal-issue laptop support.
• Perform VTC system administration, scheduling & configuration, account creations, changes & deletions, hardware/software system configuration, upgrades and modifications, media control & accountability, and COMSEC account/equipment management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4 additional years of equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years total related experience.
• 3+ years of relevant SCI or SAP experience.
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 and Information Assurance Manager Level 1 within 6 months of the date of hire (i.e. Security Plus CE).
• Must complete training on Joint Security Implementation Guidance (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) if the supported organization requires development of AIS accreditation packages.
• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility is required, with eligibility for access to Special Access Programs and willingness to submit to a polygraph.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%, occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery, and frequently operate a computer and communicate with co-workers, management, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of SAP related experience highly desired.
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies, including 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 is desired.
• 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).