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IT Specialist (Security)
Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 5 days ago
Hybrid Anchorage, AK $77K – $120K Apply by Jul 22, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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Incumbent will serve as an IT Specialist with the Authentication Services Branch (AIF-310).
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent of this position will serve as an Information Technology Specialist in the AIT, Infrastructure & Operations (AIF) Service Division, and will report to the manager of the Authentication Services Branch.
- →He / She will perform multiple duties in support of enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) administration.
- →Supporting enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services, including the design, administration, operation, and maintenance of Certificate Authority (CA), Registration Authority (RA), and Validation Authority (VA) systems.
- →Ensures secure certificate lifecycle management and availability of enterprise identity and trust services supporting organizational mission requirements.
- →Administers and maintains Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments supporting PKI, identity management, and application workloads.
- →Performs system configuration, patch management, security hardening, and integration with enterprise authentication and authorization services to maintain compliant and secure operating environments.
- →Implements and enforces operating system security controls across Windows Server and RHEL platforms in accordance with enterprise cybersecurity standards and best practices.
- →Utilizes enterprise monitoring and analytics tools, including Splunk, SolarWinds, and Tanium, to monitor system health, analyze security events, track PKI performance metrics, and respond to operational alerts.
- →Provides operational database support for PKI-related systems using PostgreSQL and MariaDB, performing routine maintenance activities such as executing basic queries, validating backups, conducting availability checks, and supporting system reliability and data integrity.
- →Researches emerging technologies, platform capabilities, and security configurations related to Windows Server and RHEL environments.
- →Evaluates new features and tools, analyzes implementation risks and benefits, and provides technical recommendations supporting secure integration within FAA enterprise infrastructure.
- →Investigates incidents, resolves technical issues, and supports reporting and monitoring functions to improve operational effectiveness and system resilience.
Requirements
- ✓We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Personality Fit
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