A3T, a fast growing firm, specializes in Defensive Cyber Security Services, Enterprise Information Technology (IT) Solutions, and Professional Services driven by customer requirements. Our client’s customers are the focal point of all decisions and actions. A3T provides customer-centric services
and focus resources to meet operational requirements, exceed expectations, and sustain organizational growth while mitigating risk.  

Join A3T and watch your career soar! A3T is a small, agile, company looking for incredible talent to support the United States Government in many important national security roles.  A3T is looking to bring on an experienced Cybersecurity, IA Security Specialist, Connection Approval (Journeyman) (Taylor Bldg) with “Next-Level Thinking” who is ready to take their career to a new level with A3T.

Support activities needed to obtain certification and accreditation on all the networks, equipment and systems at all classification levels under the purview of the Designated Approving Authority (DAA). This will include but is not limited to systems owned and/or operated by Pentagon Installation Campus Area Network (ICAN), the Headquarters Enterprise Network (HEN), the Headquarters Classified Enterprise Network (HCEN) and other HQDA agencies. Support administration of the Connection Approval Program (CAP) and Tenant Security Process (TSP) in accordance with Army, DOD, Joint, Intelligence Community regulation or policy to support tenant organizations as well. Providing these tenant organizations with CAP support throughout the life cycle of their system. Report to government when systems are non-compliant as well as when new packages are established.

Responsibilities:

1) Administer the USAITA Connection Approval Process (CAP) program to include the following responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and publish the Connection Approval Process implementation memorandum by the Executive Director
• Ensure required CAP documentation is obtained from all current and new customers 
• Review all packages received for completeness and accuracy and maintain CAP Packets
• Maintain CAP documentation for each connection to USAITA backbones
• Ensure that packages are updated when there are modifications, additions or changes to tenant networks 
• Ensure all packages are updated at least annually
  

2) Administer the Tenant Security Plan (TSP) Process for all tenants that connect to the Installation Campus Area Network (ICAN) and the HEN and HCEN and provide Tenant Security Plans for IAPM review and signature.

3) Review all applicable documentation with the agency point of contact to ensure accuracy and completeness in identifying all information systems that connect to the ICAN/HEN/HCEN.

4) Support Customer efforts to certify and accredit standalone equipment.

5) Maintain a complete and accurate identification of all information systems that connect to the  ICAN, HEN and HCEN.

6) Support and assist in coordination of Agent of the Certification Authority (ACA) visits and provide ACA Audit Reports 

• Expert ability to communicate in both oral and written forms, demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff as well as clients
• Demonstrate experience in implementing Army, DOD, or IC specific IT policies, processes and procedures with reference to their area of expertise
• Demonstrate knowledge of DOD Information Assurance Certification Accreditation Process, DODd 8500.1 and DODI 8500.2
• Demonstrated knowledge of Plan of Actions and Milestones, Executive Vulnerability Summary Reports
• Demonstrate expert-level knowledge and management of contractor employees of various labor categories and technical skill levels in efforts similar in size and scope as this acquisition
• Demonstrate experience in a DOD or IT environment
• Demonstrate experience with researching and connection issues
• Demonstrated Experience with eMass.
• Demonstrate experience interacting with and briefing senior government leader

Requirements:

• Security Clearance: Secret

• The position requires IAT II IAW DoD 8570.01-M certification (Security+CE, GSEC, SSCP, or CCNA-Security)

• 3 or more years in IT Security experience in Army, DOD, or IC  

• Bachelors degree in an IT related field.

Agil3Tech (A3T) offers a competitive benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company paid long and short term disability and life insurance, referral bonuses, certification reimbursement program, etc.

It is the policy of A3T to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing to include background checks.

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