IT Specialist (SYSADMIN)

U.S. Army Cyber Command • Monterey, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system under 10 USC 1599f and is located at the Network Enterprise Center in Monterey, California. It is open only to current permanent employees in the ARCYBER enterprise whose SF-50 Block 47 is AR2A. The role is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level and is aligned with the Cyberspace Effects Career Program under the 71 Career Management Directorate.

The IT Specialist leads integration and interoperability of complex hardware, software, and cloud components; manages enterprise SAN and NAS storage; and supports data protection, disaster recovery, and mission continuity. The incumbent resolves complex Tier-3 infrastructure incidents, conducts root-cause analysis, and applies preventative system hardening. The role requires a Secret security clearance with a favorable T3 investigation, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. TDY may be required up to 10%, and overtime or shift work—including nights, holidays, and weekends—may be required on short notice.

Applicants must meet the specialized experience requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute. The position requires one year of specialized experience administering enterprise server operating systems and virtualization technologies, integrating disparate systems and middleware, and configuring enterprise SAN/NAS storage arrays and data recovery procedures. The selectee must complete required cyberspace workforce training and obtain and maintain required certification or recertification.

Requirements

• Open only to current permanent employees in the ARCYBER enterprise; SF-50 Block 47 must be AR2A.
• One year of specialized experience administering enterprise-level server operating systems and virtualization technologies, planning and executing integration of disparate systems and middleware components, and configuring enterprise SAN/NAS storage arrays and data recovery procedures.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance with a favorable T3 investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must satisfactorily complete required training and obtain and maintain the required cyberspace workforce certification or recertification.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and interoperability of complex hardware, software, and cloud components to streamline data flows and unify multi-tier agency workflows.
• Manage enterprise SAN and NAS storage infrastructures, monitor data growth, and optimize capacity allocation to support high availability and data integrity.
• Execute automated backup schedules, conduct disaster recovery exercises, and maintain off-site replication protocols.
• Resolve complex Tier-3 infrastructure incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and implement preventative system hardening.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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