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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Specialist (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION) - **Company:** Department of the Army - **Location:** Anniston, AL, United States - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Unix, Cyber Security, Databases, Linux, Windows Servers, Oracle (Applications), Software Systems, SQL Databases, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Vmware - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9096770/it-specialist-systems-administration ## About the Role Conditions of employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. * This position requires that the incumbent is able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance. * DoD 8570 Baseline Certification Level I, II, or III complete at time of hire or within 6 months. * This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. * DoD 8570 Computing Environment training complete at time of hire or within 6 months., In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is . Basic Requirement for IT Specialist (Systems Administration): Specialized and Other Experience: One year ofspecialized experience which includes:Perform the maintenance of server files, databases, applications and other related software. Monitor and analyze system performance and correct deficiencies. Experience in Information Technology security principles and methods to configure, purchase and install new equipment. Provide technical support to customers who need advice, assistance and training regarding server issues. Extensive and current knowledge working with IT requirements in and industrial environment. Demonstrates skills in applying patches, Security Technical Implementation Guides ( STIGS), Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVAs), and upgrades to IT Army servers/Appliances. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendation. ## Description * Provide technical support to customers who need advice, assistance, and training in applying hardware and software systems. * Provide requirement analysis, design, implementation, deployment, documentation and maintenance of various applications. * Develop the strategy for optimal use of server software, to include VMWARE, Microsoft Windows Server, Unix, Linux, SQL and Oracle * Apply Information Assurance (IA) policies, principles and practices in the delivery of IT services ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)