HPC Access Control Specialist

Overview
Provide support for DoD IT systems, ensuring secure and efficient access control for classified and unclassified environments. This role involves day-to-day operations, maintenance, implementation, and problem resolution for access control processes, databases, and user accounts. The position supports mission-critical operations requiring attention to detail, technical expertise, and adherence to security protocols.

Responsibilities

Access Management:

• Create, modify, and close out sub-projects as needed.
  
• Administer user accounts, including granting and revoking access, allocating computer time, and monitoring sub-project usage.
  
• Add and remove co-investigators from sub-projects and assign allocations of computer time from reserve accounts.
  

Database and System Maintenance:

• Maintain access control databases and account information for classified systems.
  
• Update classified portals with current information and generate usage reports.
  
• Manage internal resource tracking systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
  

UNIX Group Management:

• Create and maintain UNIX groups, manage access to shared software, and add or delete users as needed.
  

Operational Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and assess resource allocation/utilization data for High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources.
  
• Maintain records and generate monthly or ad hoc graphs and charts of resource utilization.
  
• Use Microsoft Office applications to create efficient and accurate reports.
  

Security and Risk Assessment:

• Prioritize operational requirements for Mission Assurance, addressing threats and risk assessments.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT systems support and access control processes.
  
• Proficiency with UNIX systems, including user and group management.
  
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications for reporting and data analysis.
  
• Ability to manage classified system access control databases and ensure compliance with security protocols.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with DoD IT systems and classified environments.
  
• Knowledge of High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources and related processes.
  

Deliverables

• Access management updates and reports as required.
  
• Resource utilization data, charts, and analysis.
  
• Regular updates to classified portals and access control systems.
  

Security Clearance

• Minimum of a DOD Secret clearance, with eligibility for TS/SCI preferred.