IT Specialist Systems Administrator

Joint Activities•Key West, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), in the Excepted Service, and is located at the Joint Interagency Task Force South, C41 Systems Directorate. The role serves as an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN) in the Information Systems Division within the Office of the Director of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence (C5I) Systems. The position is designated Tier 5, Special Sensitive, High Risk, and requires a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. It is also a drug testing designated position and an Information Technology Management Career Program position aligned under the Operational Support Career Management Directorate. The employee implements and maintains security policies, procedures, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and applications. They document and update systems security operations and maintenance activities and assess the effectiveness of security controls. The role also manages and maintains systems, servers, resources, and configurations; troubleshoots and repairs faulty hardware and software; and manages complex, long-term projects, including technical studies, simulations, and preparation of technical specifications. Temporary duty travel of 20% or less is required, both within and outside the United States. A two-year trial or probationary period is required. The employee must obtain and maintain applicable cyber work-role qualifications, including foundational requirements within nine months, resident requirements within 12 months, and 20 hours of continuous professional development per work-role code. Direct deposit is required. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized; permanent change-of-station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience implementing or maintaining cybersecurity policies, procedures, and/or controls for C5I systems and applications; participating in, coordinating, and/or leading project teams implementing software programs and procuring information systems; managing or assisting with the management and maintenance of operating systems and servers; and conducting functional testing on systems or servers. The experience must be at the next lower Federal grade/level, GG/GS-12.
IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies.
Experience alone must meet the qualification requirement; education cannot substitute for experience.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
Must obtain and maintain cyber work-role qualifications, including foundational requirements within 9 months, resident requirements within 12 months, and 20 hours of continuous professional development per work-role code.
Must successfully pass a pre-appointment drug test and submit to periodic drug testing; signing DA Form 5019 is mandatory.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must complete a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
Must complete Selective Service registration certification if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
Must be able to travel on temporary duty up to 20% of the time, within and outside the United States.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
A two-year trial/probationary period is required.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain security policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and applications.
Document and update systems security operations and maintenance activities and assess the effectiveness of security controls.
Manage and maintain systems, servers, resources, and configurations.
Troubleshoot and repair faulty hardware and software.
Manage complex, long-term projects, including conducting technical studies and simulations and preparing technical specifications.
Obtain and maintain required qualifications for assigned cyber work roles.