Information Technology Assurance Specialist

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Technology/Assurance Specialist - I to join our team at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, CA.

This role supports Special Access Programs (SAPs) within SSC and AFSPC Operational Units, providing critical "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities in a full-time, on-site environment.

Responsibilities

You will help ensure the operational integrity and security of critical defense systems through the following actions:

• Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for assigned computer systems.
• Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems, and required system documentation.
• Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance and support operational tests.
• Review, prepare, and update AIS accreditation packages while performing regular AIS self-inspections.
• Identify AIS vulnerabilities, implement countermeasures, and manage COMSEC accounts and equipment.
• Perform VTC System Administration, account management, hardware/software system configuration, and general Help Desk troubleshooting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of total related experience, including a minimum of 2 years of relevant SCI or SAP experience.
• Active DoD Directive 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA-Security) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Completed training or ability to complete training on Joint Security Implementation Guidance (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Applicable Windows professional certifications based on organizational operating system requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Serv