IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC)

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Duties

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• Provides server hardware and software support
• Microsoft Windows Server Systems and Application Administration
• Performs troubleshooting/problem resolution. Routinely reviews Microsoft Windows Server and communications environments to ensure they satisfy current requirements and function as efficiently as possible
• Maintains system and provides system startups or shutdowns as required. Isolates, identifies, analyzes, evaluates and resolves complex hardware, software and/or communications problems
• Problems often involve incompatibility or faulty interfaces in complex telecommunication path(s), installed software applications or hardware and network facilities at the workstation or server level
• Planning and Evaluation: Participates in feasibility/performance studies of implementing near and long-term Microsoft Windows Server computing strategies based on standard DLA technical architecture.
• Performs detailed research of system hardware/software requirements, technical memoranda and architecture standards. Contributes to technical evaluations and summary reports of findings for economic analyses, technical specifications,..
• .... funding requirements, benchmark instructions, and audit and verification procedures required for acquisition of computer resources
• Serves as liaison between the local agency, DLA, Primary Level Field Activities (PLFAs) and, where necessary, with vendors and contractors to determine feasibility and effectiveness of Microsoft Windows...
• ... Server hardware/software/communications requirements for inclusion in... DLA, Army, Air Force, Navy, and Joint Service Contracts

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Critical-Sensitive with Secret
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Information Operations (J6) locations

Qualifications

To qualify for a : IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC) - GS - 2210 - 12 , your qualifications must include:

A. Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience are identified in the Major Duties section of this vacancy announcement and may also include:

• principles and methods for integrating information system components
• system administration methods and procedures
• IT security principles and methods
• Windows Server system security methods and procedures
• IS equipment characteristics and networking technologies
• agency mission, objectives, terminology, and management practices
• test and evaluation procedures
• analysis and evaluation methods
• maintain server integrity and availability
• optimize systems performance
• mitigate security vulnerabilities
• initiate corrective or preventive actions such as increasing memory to improve performance
• plan and coordinate installation of new equipment and new / upgraded products
• develop and translate project requirements
• recommend additional components to improve overall systems performance
• monitor and troubleshoot systems
• provide on-the-job training for lower graded Windows Server system administrators
• participate in teams or ad hoc groups working towards a common goal
• prepare and present studies, reports and briefings
• represent the organization in interactions with other organizations

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

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Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: _vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

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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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