Information Technology/Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist I 24-7

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In-Office
105K-106K Annually
Mid level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
Provides system administration, cybersecurity authorization, troubleshooting, and technical support for DoD collateral, SCI, and SAP environments. Configures and patches systems and network appliances, manages accounts, firewalls, file servers, laptops, VTC systems, and COMSEC equipment. Prepares authorization packages, reviews evidence, identifies vulnerabilities, implements countermeasures, supports inspections, and maintains compliance with security policies and operational requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Location: Schriever AFB, CO
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI [Required] (Must be able to obtain a CI Poly)
Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $105,000 - $105,500

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

The IT/IA Specialist I provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within SAPs supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, including HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and Military Compartments efforts.

Key ResponsibilitiesSystem Administration and Configuration
  • Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned computer systems.
  • Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems, and system documentation as required.
  • Prepare systems for operational use and support operational testing.
  • Perform hardware and software system configurations, upgrades, and modifications.
  • Perform system and network appliance patching activities.
  • Perform account creations, changes, and deletions across multiple authorization boundaries.
  • Provide government-issued laptop support.
Cybersecurity and Authorization
  • Review, prepare, and update authorization packages.
  • Notify the customer of changes that may affect authorization accreditation.
  • Conduct the cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection checklist.
  • Review and provide technical and cybersecurity coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that make up the authorization package.
  • Identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.
  • Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices.
Troubleshooting and Technical Support
  • Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance.
  • Perform Help Desk and troubleshooting activities.
  • Provide external information system client support.
  • Perform Video Teleconferencing (VTC) system administration, scheduling, and configuration.
Security and Accountability
  • Assist with media control and accountability activities.
  • Perform Communications Security (COMSEC) account and equipment management activities.
QualificationsExperience
  • 2–5 years of related experience, including prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialist. [Required]
Education
  • Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. [Required]
Certifications
  • IAT Level I. [Required]
Clearance
  • Active TS/SCI CI Poly. [Required]
Other Requirements
  • Schriever AFB, CO.
  • 5 Year Air Force contract.
  • Special Access Program (SAP).
Preferred QualificationsExperience
  • SAP experience.

Skills Required

  • 2-5 years of related experience, including System or Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialist experience
  • Bachelor's degree or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • IAT Level I certification
  • Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a CI Polygraph
  • SAP experience
  • Ability to work at Schriever AFB, Colorado
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The Company
200 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

The Amatriot Group is a talent solutions firm providing technology expertise to the federal and commercial sectors. With over a decade of experience delivering mission-critical support to the intelligence, defense, and national security sectors, the company specializes in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions by securing top-tier talent to bridge workforce gaps in the most complex and secure environments.

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