Information Technology/Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist I - Ramstein, Germany
Quick Summary
Skills:Information Security, Information Security Management,
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCIClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphJob Family:
Cyber and IT Risk ManagementRequirements
~1 min read- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2012R2 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, Microsoft Windows 7/10 operating systems (OS) administration and associated hardware
- Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration
- Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to Assessments and Authorizations
- Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems.
10-25%
- IAT Level I (A+, NET+, etc.) or IAM Level I
- 2+ years related experience
- Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator
- SAP experience desired
Job Description:
The primary function of an Information Technology/Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist is to provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Compensation – This role offers a Base Salary AND Uplifts that may include - HOLA/COLA(based on State Department guidelines for the location of the role), Dodds Tuition, Relocation, Repatriation.
- 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 makeup 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)
- TS/SCI required
- Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Work Location:
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About this job
- Who can apply
- Applicants worldwide
- Posted
- 21 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 29, 2026
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- October 19, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 20
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 27%
- Scored at
- October 20, 2026
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