Information Assurance Technician

Quantum Dynamics, Inc. (Quantum) is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The company is a service-oriented firm with a rich corporate history of quality, responsive service and multi-disciplinary staff having the requisite education, specialized training, and experience to meet the exact needs of all their clients. Quantum focuses on providing quality Engineering, Information Technology, Logistics, Business Management, and Technical Support Services to professional, government, and scientific organizations.

The Information Assurance Technician (IAT) is located at the NTTC Lackland AFB TX in the Information Technology (IT) Support Directorate (N6) and provides IT technical support for the NETC TRANET-U, the Navy and Marines Corps Intranet (NMCI), NTTC Lackland legacy computer equipment and Air Force computing environment as well as functions as one of the NTTC Lackland’s Information Assurance Officers (IAO) on both the Navy and Air Force systems. The Information Assurance Technician works closely with NTTC Lackland and CENSECFOR N6 staff in the accomplishment of the daily workload. The IAT interfaces with command staff, Air Force Communications Squadron personnel and student personnel to ensure IT training equipment is available and meets minimal DoD and DON standards for information security. Additionally, the IAT works closely with military, government civilians, and other contractors in support of the Navy and Marine Corps Internet (NMCI).

• Functions in an Information Assurance (IA) Workforce Technical capacity as an IAT Level I for NTTC Lackland legacy assets.
• Function as Assistant Activity Customer Technical Representative (ACTR) for Navy and Marine Corps Intranet.
• Function as Alternate NTTC Lackland Navy representative with the Air Force Communications Squadron dealing with Telephones and telephone systems (TCO), Air Force ground radio program and Air Force Unit Communications Requirements Manager (UCRM), as necessary
• Function as a Resource Management Representative.
• Assists with other duties assigned to NTTC Lackland N6
• Serve in the capacity of an IT functional representative to direct IT issue to the appropriate source. Provide system updates and information as appropriate to each end user. Coordinate maintenance of current equipment and future projects. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an approved program from an accredited University or baseline certification of CompTIA Security + (CE) (or equivalent) and a minimum of four (4) years in an information technology and security management capacity
• Possess a valid state driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a Favorable Tier 3 Background Investigation (See PWS Section 4)
• Per DoD Manual 8140.03 (Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program and SECNAV M-5239.2 (Cyberspace Information Technology and Cybersecurity Workforce Management and Qualification Manual).
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in Information Assurance (IA) technology or a related field.
• Documented experience in a Computing Environment (CE)
• Capability to apply basic knowledge of IA concepts, practices, and procedures within the CE
• Possess minimum baseline certification as described in SECNAV M 5239.2 CompTIA Security+ CE or have attained an Bachelor’s Degree in an approved subject area
• Candidates must obtain and maintain the following certifications or qualifications:
• Acquire CE certification or qualification as described by DoDM 8140.03 and SECNAV 5239.2M
• Maintain operating system (OS) and computing environment (CE) qualification as required. A valid training certificate or commercial certification is required as evidence. Update qualification or certification as OS and CE changes.
• Meet the Continuous Education or Sustainment Training requirements as appropriate for the aforementioned certifications, currently 20 hours per fiscal year or what is required to maintain certification; whichever is greater.
• Be competent in all phases of systems analysis techniques, concepts, and methods and knowledge of available system software, computer equipment, and the regulations, structure, techniques, and management practices of one or more subject-matter areas.
• Possess general knowledge of the mission, objectives, terminology, and Management practices in the activity, the agency, and the department to recognize probable areas of interaction and overlap between proposed applications and existing systems.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to work on Government contracts.
• Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.