IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Defense Logistics Agency • Maxwell AFB, AL

2d

About The Position

The IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) plans, analyzes, develops, coordinates, and evaluates NSEP and contingency telecommunications plans. The role serves as the assigned site's primary technical expert, leading IT and information management system administration and management, and operating and maintaining a Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Ground Entry Point (GEP).

The specialist provides full-spectrum technical support for desktops, laptops, printers, VoIP, VTC, and mission-critical information systems. The role manages HF, VHF, UHF, and Ku-band SATCOM, as well as RF-over-fiber systems, and leads the setup, configuration, operation, and maintenance of radio and satellite communications networks. The specialist develops IT and telecommunications plans, strategic initiatives, and continuity support procedures; advises senior leaders on system limitations, policy implementation, and operational impacts; and supports the integration of national-level guidance and major communications programs for the division.

This is a GS-13 Non-Combat Essential (NCE) Expeditionary Civilian position. The incumbent may be required to deploy on temporary duty to support contingency, emergency, humanitarian, or disaster-relief operations, or remain in place during evacuations of non-essential personnel. The position requires obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs, and is subject to background and drug testing. The incumbent may also be required to participate in readiness exercises.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to SCI and SAPs, including required background checks and favorable suitability or fitness determination.
• One year of specialized experience directly related to the position; for GS-13, experience must be equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Experience designing, integrating, and managing complex telecommunications systems, including Ku-band SATCOM, HF/VHF/UHF radio networks, RF-over-fiber architectures, and high-availability multi-path transport networks.
• Experience providing full-spectrum IT systems administration for desktops, laptops, VoIP, VTC, and network equipment, including system configuration and executive-level technical support.
• Experience ensuring operational readiness of IT and communications systems supporting continuity operations, contingency missions, or high-visibility executive environments.
• Experience developing and implementing long-range telecommunications strategies, continuity communications plans, enterprise architecture designs, bandwidth/gap analyses, system acquisition documentation, and lifecycle sustainment plans.
• Must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for General Schedule positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must meet the Non-Combat Essential position requirements, including signing DD Form 2365 and a Statement of Understanding and Agreement.
• Military Reservists selected for the position must satisfy the stated reserve-component or military deployment waiver requirements before placement, as applicable.
• Must comply with DLA drug-free workplace testing requirements; a negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the start date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must have a REAL ID or another acceptable identification document to access certain federal facilities.
• Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, develop, coordinate, and evaluate NSEP and contingency telecommunications plans.
• Lead IT and information management system administration and management for the assigned site as its primary technical expert.
• Operate and maintain a Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Ground Entry Point (GEP).
• Provide full-spectrum IT support for desktops, laptops, printers, VoIP, VTC, and mission-critical information systems.
• Manage HF, VHF, UHF, Ku-band SATCOM, and RF-over-fiber systems.
• Lead the setup, configuration, operation, and maintenance of radio and satellite communications networks.
• Develop and implement IT and telecommunications plans, strategic initiatives, and continuity support procedures.
• Advise senior leaders on system limitations, policy implementation, and operational impacts.
• Support national-level guidance integration and manage major communications programs for the division.
• Support contingency, emergency, humanitarian, or disaster-relief operations through deployment or by remaining in place during evacuations, as required.
• Participate in readiness exercises, as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employee and family access to a range of benefits, with specific eligibility depending on position type.

What This Job Offers

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