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• Description
• Job Type
• Full-time
• Description
• IPMS Technician Support (Level III) Primary Location: Springfield, VA (NGA Campus)
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI
• Ability to work remotely: No

• Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking an experienced IPMS Technician Support (Level III) to manage operations of the In Place Monitoring System (IPMS) console. This role ensures the console is properly staffed and that all signals and anomalies meeting established threat thresholds are resolved within timelines set by the NGA TSCM Program Manager. Resolved signals must be documented in monthly and quarterly reports. The technician will monitor and report IPMS console health status when operational capability is reduced, and ensure all IPMS and Signal of Interest reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on time. Responsibilities also include supporting IPMS-related activities that align with the NGA TSCM program, TSSC modernization goals, and the Office of Counterintelligence Technical CI Division.

• Requirements

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the garrison IPMS, resolve and coordinate IPMS anomalies with TSCM personnel
• Research and investigate new or improved industry practices and tradecraft for application to the agency IPMS programs/operations

Conduct Daily IPMS activities which can include

• Perform strategic analysis according to procedure guide and within established timeframes
• Perform daily, monthly and annual operations and maintenance tasks according to established policies and timeframes
• Identify and troubleshoot system malfunctions and report findings/status to customer
• Perform Radio Frequency signal of interest related searches
• Assess and locate signals of interested discovered during surveys, system notification and IPMS operations
• Conduct TSCM operations consistent with National and DoD policies governing the employment of TSCM tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Ensure NGA compliance with ICD 705, Physical Security Standards for SCIFs, and DoD standards for collateral areas
• Identify physical and acoustical security deficiencies and develop corrective actions to mitigate the identified deficiencies
• Analyze complex physical and technical security issues and provide cost-effective recommendations that meet policy requirements
• Provide recommendations and guidance for NGA facilities under construction
• Assist with maintenance and day-to-day monitoring of IPMS program in order to maintain mission functionality and authorization to operate in the enterprise environment
• Assist in determining best practices related to IPMS and wireless efforts
• Conduct IPMS operations consistent with National and DoD policies governing the employment of TSCM tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Ensure all personnel assigned to the IPMS mission are trained in accordance with National standards for the conduct of TSCM operations and are qualified to operate the in-garrison IPMS as well as understand and comply with IPMS regulations

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing of technical documents
• Shall have experience with RF theory and direction finding
• Shall have an Interagency Training Center (ITC) TSCM Certification
• Shall complete at least 40 hours of discipline-specific development or refresher training every fiscal year.
• Shall meet minimum training requirements, within one calendar year of assignment, for access to DoD networks in accordance with DoDD 8140.01, by attaining and maintaining at least baseline certification for DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT2) compliance, at the sole expense of the contractor

Desired

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline • Be a credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DoD CI training academy (ex. FBI Academy, etc.)

• Travel
• Travel may be required to various NGA facilities and other government locations as mission dictates (estimated 10-25%)
• Company Description
• Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer's mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a certified 8(a), service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.
• A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.
• Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer's expectations.
• Disclaimer
• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.