IT Specialist (SYSADMIN)

U.S. Army Cyber Command • Fort Bragg, NC

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About The Position

This is a Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f, located at the Network Enterprise on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The position supports business processing requirements by installing, configuring, and maintaining servers and server resources, and ensuring servers are tested for stability. It installs and upgrades operating systems and layered software packages in accordance with Army standards, maintains hardware and software configuration records, and conducts audits for compliance. The role monitors server performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability, and resolves hardware/software interface and interoperability problems to ensure server functionality, integrity, and efficiency.

This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. Situational telework only. The employee must obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance and DoD IAT-II certification, either before starting or within six months of employment. A three-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems and software in an enterprise environment; monitoring server performance, capacity, and security; identifying and resolving hardware, software, and network-connectivity issues; and applying established server-security configuration baselines and vulnerability-remediation procedures such as STIGs.
• Must obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance.
• Must have DoD IAT-II certification or obtain it within six months of the employment date.
• Must possess or be able to acquire Systems Administrator/Network Administrator Level II certificates.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
• Must be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Must be able to lift and move computer equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; a physical examination is required.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
• Must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers and server resources in support of business processing requirements.
• Test servers for stability.
• Install and upgrade operating systems and layered software packages, ensuring compatibility with Army standards.
• Develop and maintain a database of hardware and software configurations.
• Conduct hardware and software audits to ensure compliance with Army standards and maintain system configurations.
• Monitor and manage the performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability of installed servers and associated resources.
• Resolve hardware/software interface and interoperability problems and ensure server functionality, integrity, and efficiency.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances 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