IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK/SYSADMIN)

Department of Defense
Washington, DC, United States
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Software Documentation Desktop Computing Linux Knowledge Management Software Deployment Software Engineering Virtual Machines Cloud Platform System Sysadmin Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology

Job description

  • At the GS-09:
  • You will work under closer supervision and work in advanced developmental capacity performing assignments and undertaking training.
  • You will perform duties as they are assigned.
  • At the GS-11:
  • You will support Internet and intranet systems for both NCMI, legacy and commercial cloud environments.
  • You will evaluate and modify system’s performance.
  • You will identify user needs.
  • You will troubleshoot problems reported by users.
  • You will administer desktop computers, printers, firewalls, phones, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches (STIGS).
  • You will ensure design of system allows all components to work properly together
  • You will analyzes user requirements, system documentation, and operational conditions to determine if the system meets business and mission needs and is operating as intended.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position requires the employee to occasionally travel.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (451-System Administrator), proficiency level (Intermediate).
  • The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies., A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Requirements

GS-09:

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1). ensure design of system allows all components to work properly together, 2) troubleshoot problems reported by users, 3) monitor networks to ensure security and availability to specific users, 4) evaluate and modify system’s performance; 5) knowledge of operating systems (Windows, LINUX) configuration and deployment. 6) familiar with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements and establishing policy to maintain these requirements. 6) availability to travel at times for system issues at our HQ, units and or museums across CONUS.

GS-11:

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) in depth knowledge of information technology project management, information technology acquisition and application development and deployment processes, 2) ability to measure performance using metrics and communicate critical information required to effectively manage the Information Assurance (IA) Program, 3) Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, LINUX), configuration and deployment, cloud infrastructures and virtual machine environments, 4) ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing essential to managing complex project and teams in a complex knowledge management environment; 5).familiar with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements and establishing policy to maintain these requirements. 6) availability to travel at times for system issues at our HQ, units and or museums across CONUS., Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment., master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related

For GS-11:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related

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