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IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

Duties
Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN), This position is located in an information management organization. The purpose of the position is to serve as a systems administrator of assigned systems maintained/administered by the organization. Responsible for the installing, testing, system security configuration and monitoring, operating, troubleshooting and maintaining server hardware and software.

Responsibilities

As aIT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN) , GS-2210 – 9/11, you will:

  • Modifies, tests and implements system backup and recovery strategies for assigned system.
  • Serves as a systems administrator for the less complex systems involving a limited number of servers operating on a single operating system. Responsible for implementing and troubleshooting system performance. Reports unresolved problems to a higher-graded System Administrator. Assists other system administrators in troubleshooting problems and implementing changes on the more complex systems.
  • Diagnoses system failures to isolate source of problems between equipment, system software, and application programs. Modifies code, devises temporary fixes, documents problems and advises higher-level System Administrator or other outside party.
  • Interacts with peers and vendors to resolve hardware and software problems. Provides technical assistance to personnel involved in system design, programming, hardware selection and adapting commercially available software to meet the needs of the customer. Advises users on characteristics of system software. Implements systems software changes, operating system releases and maintains the operational status of systems in accordance with established implementation guidance.
  • Participates in the analysis of requests for new or modified applications. Assists in analyzing and evaluating proposed changes to multiple computer systems. Considers factors such as compatibility with standard systems, conversion or implementation costs, and impact on existing equipment. As appropriate, sets up and tests products on equipment).
  • Assists in determining equipment demands, number and kinds of records, files, communications and procedures necessary to obtain, organize information and interfaces with other systems. Reports findings to the Team Leader.
  • Provides systems support on personal computer, mini-computers or main frames. Assists in the installation and configuration of hardware and software applications. Schedules the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems, and software applications.
  • Manages the flow of data between various tiers of the architecture.
  • Writes program scripts to facilitate backup and recovery procedures. Interacts with other information technology (IT) specialists in systems design, resource utilization and hardware/software installations.
  • Assists in security management to ensure only authorized (personnel) access computer systems. Performs security management in accordance with National Guard Bureau (NGB) regulations and state policies. Reviews and implements local policies regarding system access, network rights, and physical access to systems and equipment.
  • Implements state policy relating to systems storage requirements. Assists with the modification of storage structures. Modifies system parameters on assigned system.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Travel Required

    Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

    Supervisory status

    No

    Promotion Potential

    11

  • Job family (Series)

    2210 Information Technology Management

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  • Requirements

    Requirements
    Conditions of Employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within 1 year.
  • Qualifications

    Military Grades: E4/SPC-E8/MSG -CW2-CW3

    Compatible Military Assignments:
    WMOS; 254A, 255A, 255N, 255S
    ECMF; 25

    GENERAL EXPERIENCE: I have experience, education and training of a wide range of Information Technology (IT) standards, principles, concepts, methods, policies, and authorized approaches using system software and hardware. The basic knowledge of network configuration techniques, computer equipment and assigned system software to determine source of failures. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.

    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS9 :
    Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training in installing, testing, system security configuration and monitoring, operating, troubleshooting and maintaining server hardware and software. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment. Experience in scheduling installation and configuration of hardware and software applications. Schedules the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems, and software applications.
    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS11 :
    Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience as the administrator of all systems, including a myriad of associated hardware platforms, software applications and numerous interfaces included in the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN). Experience in planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience in implementing systems software changes, operating system releases and maintains the operational status of systems. Coordinates with system developers to resolve solutions to hardware and/or software malfunctions.
    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
    This position conducts Information Assurance functions. The incumbent shall comply with the requirements of the certification program and will be required to obtain (within 6 months) and maintain certification. Certification requirements are outlined in DoD INSTRUCTIONS 8570.01-M. Minimum required certification for this position is COMPTIA Sec+ but other certifications such as IC2 CISSP, COMPTIA CASP+, Network +CE, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, EC-Council CEH is highly wanted.

    Education

    A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the experience requirements. Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

    If you are using Education to qualify for this position, You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

    Additional information

    If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

    If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

    Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

    Background checks and security clearance
    Security clearance

    Secret

    Drug test required

    No

  • Required Documents

    Required Documents

    To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

    1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

    2. Other supporting documents: See education requirements

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

  • Benefits

    Benefits

    A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

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    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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