Information Technology/Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview BLUEHAWK, LLC is a professional services firm providing intelligence, information technology, language, and training services to the U.S. Government and commercial entities with objectives to protect and defend our nation, citizens, natural resources, critical Infrastructure, freedoms, and human rights. We are hiring creative, motivated talented people. Who are committed to delivering programs and solutions to meet our customers' time frames and financial parameters by managing technical, schedule, and cost performance. Bluehawk, LLC is seeking a IT/IA Specialist to work 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. 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 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 Qualifications 1 - 3 years related experience
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years) Certifications:
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level I within 6 months of the date of hire
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI and Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information Other Requirements: Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and as needed RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware
Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies
Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologiesand data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration
Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policyas they relate to assessments and authorization
Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 network environments/systems
Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration
Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. Bluehawk, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action /EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

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