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IT/IA I - Information Technology/ Assurance Specialist 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Come make your mark with Watermark! FOUNDED BY USAF VETERANS in 2007, we are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS specializing in security and risk management. We’re intimately familiar with DOD security programs and mission requirements. OUR CORE VALUES drive every action we take as a company. We strive to exhibit PERSPECTIVE, PASSION, COMMUNICATION, INTEGRITY AND ETHICS, and BALANCE in all we do. COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE to address our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer-paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401k savings plan. At Watermark, our people come first! Information Technology/Information Assurance Specialist I 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. In this role you will: • 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, & Configuration • Provide External Information System(s) Client Support • Perform account creations, changes, & deletions on multiple authorization boundaries • Perform Help Desk & troubleshooting activities • Perform Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modifications • Perform system and network appliance patching activities • Provide Government-Issued Laptop Support • Assist in Media Control & Accountability activities • Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities • Additional duties as assigned Experience Requirements • 2-5 years related experience • Prior performance in roles such as Systems Administrator or Network Administrator Education Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years) Certification Requirements • Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level I or Information Assurance Manager I within 6 months of the date of hire Security Clearance Requirements • Active DOD TS/SCI Clearance • Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information • Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph Other Requirements • Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings • Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism • Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others • Effective verbal and written communication skills • All Level I & Level II positions - candidate should possess some Special Access Program (SAP) experience • All Level III positions - candidate should possess 2+ years of Special Access Program (SAP) experience • 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…

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