SummaryAbout the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the 7th SIG CMD (T) 21st SIG BDE 114th SIG BN in Adams, Pennsylvania.
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- Installs, configures, optimizes, and maintains Microsoft Windows Server (2019+), Active Directory, and SCCM/MECM within a clustered VMware vSphere and blade server infrastructure.
- Implements DoD STIGs, applies operating system/software patches, monitors security logs, and maintains Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts within eMASS.
- Administers enterprise NetApp Storage Area Networks (SANs), manages storage quotas, executes snapshot backups, and conducts routine data recovery procedures across NIPRNET and SIPRNET.
- Researches, tests, and deploys emerging technologies-including zero/thin client architectures, virtualization upgrades, and cloud workload migrations-to enhance enterprise operations.
- Performs advanced diagnostic testing, isolates hardware/software interoperability faults, executes component replacements, and provides Tier II/III support for Windows 10/11 endpoints.
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Conditions of employment- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET eligibility with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- This is a Testing Designated Position; incumbent is required to take a pre-employment drug screening and periodically thereafter.
- This position is designated KEY ESSENTIAL.
- This position is designated MISSION ESSENTIAL.
- This position is subject to a 2-hour alert and operational recall and periodic work schedule changes to meet daily mission operational requirements.
- A pre-employment physical is required due to being able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Must be able to discern colors, contrast and depth.
QualificationsCYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE TWO-PAGE RESUME LIMIT. YOUR FULL RESUME WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS PROFILE USING THE DOCUMENT TYPE "OTHER DOCUMENTS".Who May Apply:Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
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 in this document.
To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one-year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by:
- Administering enterprise server operating systems (e.g., Windows Server 2019+) and directory services within a clustered virtualization environment.
- Implementing baseline security standards (e.g., DoD STIGs, NIST standards, or CIS benchmarks) and conducting technical vulnerability remediation.
- Maintaining cybersecurity compliance records and authorization artifacts within a centralized governance tool (e.g., eMASS or equivalent GRC platform).
- Managing enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN/NAS) infrastructure, including storage provisioning, snapshot policies, and disaster recovery/restore operations.
- Diagnosing complex hardware and software interoperability issues and integrating modern infrastructure solutions (such as virtualized desktops, thin clients, or cloud workloads).
This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information- If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 3 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program dated 15 February 2023.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a(n) 34 Information Technology Management Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
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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.
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