IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN), Position Description Number T5824900 and is part of the KS 184 Intelligence Wing, National Guard. This position is located in the Kansas Air National Guard, Air National Guard Intelligence Wing, CYBER OPS - Air National Guard Network Operation and Security Center (NOSC).

Duties

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As an IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN), GS-2210-12, you will ensure proper usage and security of Air National Guard (ANG) computer networks, and will provide guidance through planning, coordinating, and directing all network functional areas. Work involves planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats. This position is responsible for evaluating, testing and troubleshooting the various platforms and their associated operating systems and applications, both existing and proposed, that comprise the ANG enterprise. Serves as standardization/evaluation evaluator.. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND OPM PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK"
• Position conducts information assurance functions. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of the certification program and required to obtain and maintain certification. Certification requirements are outlined in DoD Instruction 8570.01-M
• Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Special Compartmented Information clearance within one year of appointment
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERINECE: Must have experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. 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: Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (or equivalent. Must have the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This includes: Comprehensive knowledge of advanced Information Technology (IT) principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to evaluate, test and troubleshoot the components of a highly evolved IT enterprise network. Comprehensive knowledge of various network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, switches, attached cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, concentrators, boundary protection devices (Firewall), messaging platforms and print services sufficient to configure, test, evaluate and troubleshoot unique network problems. Comprehensive knowledge of operating systems and applications software sufficient to analyze requests for new and modified applications, define requirements and provide technical guidance. Extensive knowledge of and skill in applying modeling and simulation tools and techniques sufficient to evaluate, test and baseline existing and proposed equipment and software for compliance with Air National Guard enterprise requirements.

"Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position."

Physical Demands: Work is sedentary. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Working Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting. Special safety precautions are not required.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 (;br>
Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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