79 -002 – Information Technology / Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II

Position Overview

Sandy Mac Evolution is seeking experienced Information Technology / Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialists II to support Special Access Program (SAP) operations at Joint Base Anacostia -Bolling. This position provides advanced systems administration, cybersecurity, and information assurance support for highly classified Department of Defense environments, ensuring the security, availability, and compliance of mission -critical information systems supporting Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in secure systems administration, Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity compliance, and supporting classified network environments.

Salary

$123,637.65 annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance
  
• Eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph
  
• 5–7 years of related Information Technology or Information Assurance experience
  
• Prior experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or Information Technology/Information Assurance Specialist
  
• Previous Special Access Program (SAP) experience is required
  
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  
• Must obtain or possess certification meeting DoD 8570.01 -M IAM Level I (or IAT Level II equivalent) requirements within six months of hire
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense Special Access Programs
  
• Experience supporting SCI environments
  
• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (PL3/PL4)
  
• Experience supporting enterprise Microsoft server environments
  
• Knowledge of COMSEC management procedures
  

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain secure information systems supporting classified DoD programs
  
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows servers, workstations, and enterprise network infrastructure
  
• Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access controls, security monitoring systems, and system documentation
  
• Analyze and resolve system and network issues to ensure maximum operational availability
  
• Prepare systems for operational testing and production deployment
  
• Develop, review, and maintain RMF authorization packages and accreditation documentation
  
• Coordinate cybersecurity reviews and technical validation of Authorization to Operate (ATO) evidence packages
  
• Identify system vulnerabilities and implement appropriate security mitigations
  
• Conduct cybersecurity self -inspections and ensure compliance with government security requirements
  
• Support secure network operations in accordance with DoD cybersecurity policies and security controls
  
• Perform account provisioning, modifications, and deactivations across multiple classified environments
  
• Provide Help Desk support and technical troubleshooting for end users
  
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain hardware and software systems
  
• Support Video Teleconferencing (VTC) administration, scheduling, and configuration
  
• Provide Government -issued laptop support
  
• Support media accountability and control procedures
  
• Perform COMSEC account and equipment management activities
  
• Ensure compliance with SAP, SCI, and collateral information security requirements
  

Required Technical Skills

• Microsoft Windows Server administration (2012 R2 or later)
  
• Microsoft Exchange Server administration
  
• Windows desktop operating systems
  
• LAN/WAN networking technologies
  
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  
• Assessment & Authorization (A&A)
  
• Information Assurance and cybersecurity best practices
  
• SCI Information Systems Security Standards
  
• System Security Plans (SSPs)
  
• Common Criteria
  
• Security monitoring and vulnerability management
  
• Hardware and software lifecycle management
  
• System patch management
  
• COMSEC integration and management
  
• Cross Domain Solutions (PL2 required; PL3/PL4 preferred)
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds