Information Technology Specialist System Administrator

U.S. Army Cyber Command • Fort Huachuca, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f, located at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The role is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level and is aligned with the Information Technology Management Career Program. The employee works independently or as a member of the Server Management Branch to administer and maintain server, virtualization, backup, desktop, configuration-management, and network-authentication systems. The position is designated non-critical sensitive and moderate risk, with elevated rights on classified and unclassified systems and network devices. Appointment requires a favorable background investigation and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. A three-year probationary period applies unless the employee has previously met the stated CES requirements. TDY may be required, and overtime or shift work may be required on short notice, including nights, holidays, and weekends. A pre-employment physical may be required due to lifting and moving computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.
• Specialized experience assisting with analysis, design, deployment, implementation, or operation of servers and peripheral devices, such as tape drives, backup solutions such as Rubrik, network printers, switches, hubs, routers, and Cisco ISE.
• Specialized experience maintaining software and hardware operations and virtual environments such as Hyper-V and VMware.
• Information-technology-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance with a favorable T3 investigation.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment-authority category identified in the announcement and provide required eligibility documents.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer VMware server virtual infrastructure and maintain its operability and performance.
• Administer VMware virtual desktop infrastructure, maintain operability and performance, and update and deploy virtual desktops.
• Administer the Rubrik Backup Appliance, maintain its operability and performance, and ensure it successfully backs up all servers.
• Manage and maintain Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM), including deploying software, patches, and operating-system upgrades.
• Maintain servers by creating system documentation, upgrading operating systems, applying patches, configuring security settings, monitoring operability and performance, and troubleshooting and repairing system failures.
• Manage and maintain the Cisco ISE Appliance and ensure authentication policies are in place and working to authenticate systems.
• Perform compliance scans on classified and unclassified systems and network devices to ensure IAVA compliance.
• Prepare, submit, or track work orders within command policies and regulations, as applicable to qualifying experience.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized if approved by command.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances or incentives may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed