IT Specialist (Sysadmin)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Tacoma, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. The role develops and coordinates the design, management, utilization, and operation of the automation environment and its associated data-processing resources. It serves as a liaison among contractor personnel, engineering staff, and technical personnel within the IMD, as required. The position performs system maintenance, including backup and restore, documentation, inventory logs, and message control systems; conducts system tuning based on performance monitoring or supervisor recommendations; and advises and trains technical personnel on system applications, functionality, and update requirements.

Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category. Qualification may be based on specialized experience or qualifying graduate education. The position requires obtaining and maintaining CompTIA Security+ and IAT Level II certifications within six months of employment. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. A one-year trial or probationary period may be required, and direct deposit is required.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience in a medical setting assisting with IT system administration, installing and maintaining varied automation and healthcare-related systems, troubleshooting hardware, software, and communication components, and providing assistance and training on system applications; experience must include the stated IT-related competencies.
• Alternatively, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Transcripts must be attached when qualifying through education.
• Must obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification by completing required training within six months of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain IAT Level II certification by completing one of the commercial certifications outlined in DoD Manual 8140.03 within six months of employment.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Must meet one or more of the listed employment authority categories to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced in-hire or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates; advanced in-hire incentives are offered to new Federal employees only.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the design, management, utilization, and operation of the automation environment and associated data-processing resources.
• Serve as a liaison between contractor personnel, engineering staff, and technical personnel within the IMD, as required.
• Perform system maintenance, including backup and restore, documentation, inventory logs, and message control systems.
• Perform system tuning based on performance monitoring or supervisor recommendations.
• Advise and train technical personnel on system applications, functionality, and update requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree