Come make your mark with Watermark! ??? FOUNDED BY USAF VETERANS in 2007, we are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. ?? SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS specializing in security and risk management. We're intimately familiar with DOD security programs and mission requirements. ? OUR CORE VALUES drive every action we take as a company. We strive to exhibit PERSPECTIVE, PASSION, COMMUNICATION, INTEGRITY AND ETHICS, and BALANCE in all we do. ?? COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE to address our employees' physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer- paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401k savings plan. At Watermark, our people come first! Information Technology/Information Assurance Specialist II The IT/IA primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department ofDefense (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. In this role you will…. Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system(s) assignedMaintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation as requiredAnalyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performancePrepare system for operational use and support operational testsReview, prepare, and update authorization packagesNotify customer when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditationConduct cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection's checklistReview and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that make-up the authorization packageIdentify any and all vulnerabilities and implement countermeasuresEnsure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practicesPerform Video-Teleconferencing VTC System Administration, Scheduling, & ConfigurationProvide External Information System(s) Client SupportPerform account creations, changes, & deletions on multiple authorization boundariesPerform Help Desk & troubleshooting activitiesPerform Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modificationsPerform system and network appliance patching activitiesProvide Government-Issued Laptop SupportAssist in Media Control & Accountability activitiesPerform COMSEC account/equipment management activitiesAdditional duties as assignedExperience Requirements: 5 - 7 years related experiencePrior performance in roles such as Systems Administrator, Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance SpecialistEducation Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)Certification Requirements: Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within 6 months of the date of hireSecurity Clearance Requirements: Active DOD TS/SCI Clearance Eligibility for access to Special Access Program InformationWillingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraphOther Requirements: 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) technologiesand data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integrationWorking knowledge of Risk Management Framework, SCI Information Systems Security Standards, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to Assessment and AuthorizationsWorking knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems; experience with PL3 & PL4cross domain solutions is desiredMay be required to move equipment/files weighing up to 50 poundsRequires ability to consistently perform repetitive tasks including filing and scanning May require sedentary work at least 50% of the timeReports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalismDemonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with othersEffective verbal and written communication skillsOther duties as assigned All Level I & Level II positions - candidate should possess some Special Access Program (SAP) experienceAll Level III positions -candidate should possess 2+ years of Special Access Program (SAP) experience Watermark provides salary ranges with job postings in states where it is legally required; any other salary ranges associated with our postings are third party estimates and may not be an accurate reflection of Watermark's total compensation package. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hourly rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor Categories. Central to Watermark's employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation. Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is a federal contractor and is therefore subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements.