INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/NETWORK) with Security Clearance

Duties

• You will serve as the technical authority for systems administration, developing and executing long-range strategic plans for disaster recovery, enterprise backup strategies, and system modernization.
• You will plan, integrate, and manage cloud computing environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and evaluate emerging hybrid cloud migration strategies.
• You will serve as the designated Trusted Agent, WISP, and ATIS administrator, overseeing identity and access management programs and administering user accounts across NMCI and FlankSpeed.
• You will acct as the primary technical liaison between leadership and NMCI contractors to monitor contract performance, evaluate service level agreements (SLAs), and resolve service deficiencies.
• You will provide the command's highest level of technical support, serving as the final escalation point for resolving critical and unprecedented hardware, software, and network problems.
• You will manage the command's application portfolio within DADMS and NAVIDAS, oversee Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) reporting, and develop test plans for new hardware and software.
• You will design network infrastructure modifications to optimize performance, resolve complex connectivity issues, and develop and execute Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) in coordination with the ISSM.
• You will analyze enterprise-wide ACAS vulnerability scan data to identify systemic trends, lead strategic remediation projects, and implement STIGs and security patches across all systems. 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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• 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, proficiency level INTERMEDIATE the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• 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.
• Must obtain and maintain applicable commercial IT certifications in accordance with DoD 8140/8570.01 (e.g, Information Assurance Technician Level II - Security+ CE or higher).
• This is a multi-coded position. The primary designation is System Administrator (SYSADMIN), Specialty Area Code 451. Additional duties align with Network Operations Specialist (461) and Systems Analysis (431). Qualifications GS-12 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Your experience must reflect skill in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Ensures and manages systems resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, integrity, efficiency and recoverability. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Administering the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Recommends resolution to problems and issues, prepares and presents reports and plans, and coordinates projects to meet future needs. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Resolves hardware/software interface and interoperability problems. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
• Experience interpreting guidelines in order to design modifications to the network infrastructure and establish local governance policies.
• Experience developing innovative solutions for obscure root causes of enterprise-wide performance issues.
• Experience implementing Plans of Action and Milestones serving as the technical consultant on NMCI contract oversight.
• Experience analyzing and resolving critical issues, serving as the final escalation point for problems where solutions are not readily available.
• Experience presenting formal recommendations to leadership to justify and obtain major resources and ensuring compliance with established policies. GS-11 Your resume must 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. Your experience must reflect skill in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Ensures and manages systems resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, integrity, efficiency and recoverability. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Administering the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Recommends resolution to problems and issues, prepares and presents reports and plans, and coordinates projects to meet future needs. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Resolves hardware/software interface and interoperability problems. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
• Experience applying a wide range of advanced IT principles, theories, and practices serving as a technical expert on systems administration under closer supervisory assistance.
• Experience assisting in long-range strategic plan development for disaster recovery and system modernization.
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies and assisting in the creation of strategic remediation projects based on systems vulnerability trends identified from ACAS data.
• Experience resolving critical network issues within the framework the lead established.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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. Education All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or t