Air National Guard Operating Location (Aol) It/Security SME - Secret

Are you an experienced Air National Guard Operating Location (AOL) IT/Security SME with demonstrated experience in the execution of distributed Operational Training (OT), which can encompass warfighters in Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training environments? Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team in Des Moines, IA!

As a AOL IT/Security SME you will:

• Be able to support realistic and relevant operational training opportunities to AF Total Force joint warfighter participants via distributive means

• Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company.

• Work with the latest, cutting-edge technology

• Have a direct impact on the success of a National Priority Program

• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.

• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!

• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of an AOL IT/Security SME includes:

• Installation, support, and maintenance of AOL workstations

• Configure software, modify software configuration, and perform basic configuration management IAW with all STIGs and other Cybersecurity requirements to include JSIG.

• Plan for and respond to service outages and other problems.

• Work as part of project team in design and integration of OTTI technologies and DTOC solutions to meet mission requirements.

• Provide software application assistance for commonly used office automation applications and M&S tools.

• Support Host Base Security System (HBSS) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions and continuous monitoring.

• Implement client workstations software patches, security fixes and service releases.

• Identify, analyze, and document long range requirements.

• Have working knowledge of Physical Security artifacts required for maintaining Authority to Operate

• Liaison with AOL Host Base Wing on collection of artifacts that Information Assurance team requires

• Conduct minimum of 4 visits per year to AOL that doesn't have dedicated IT/Security support.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of experience; a combination of experience and education can be used in lieu of a degree

• Secret Clearance

• Certifiable knowledge of PC operations and associated peripheral equipment: LANs, WANs, remote access systems, routers, bridges, cabling, firewalls, Linux and Windows NT based operating systems

• Expertise in principles, practices, and techniques in the installation and maintenance of hardware and software

• Expertise in network management tools and problem analysis techniques

• Experience with operating systems and relational database management systems such as SQL Server

• Functional knowledge of distributed simulation (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA).

• Minimum three (3) years of employment experience of computer/networking related work within the past three (3) years.

• Maintain Security + Certification

• DISA ACAS Training/Certified

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

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• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies

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• Washington Post Best Workplaces

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• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

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