Information Technology Specialist (SYSADMIN) NF-04

Duties
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• Performs work that involves planning and coordinating the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and/or maintenance of hardware or software systems using standard principles, theories, concepts and methods for systems administration.
• Implements security plans, policies, and preventive maintenance schedules. Utilizes diagnostic tools and techniques to verify operability, optimize the functionality of networks and/or systems, and to diagnose/recover failed systems.
• Carries out routine maintenance, upgrade, and support of hardware, operating systems, and/or applications software.
• Provides ongoing optimization and problem solving support to minimize interruptions in customers' ability to carry out critical business activities.
• Manages network rights and access to systems and equipment. Interprets and applies information security and information assurance policy, principles, and practices in the delivery of systems administration services.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Appointment subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Must currently possess or obtain and maintain a satisfactory Tier 3R investigation.
• Must possess or obtain (within 6 months of employment) and maintain most applicable Computing Environment (CE) Certificates of Training and a minimum Information.
• Assurance baseline security certification of Security+ equivalent (or higher certification) in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Technical, Level II technicians.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

Minimum Qualifications:

Specialized IT experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training or IT certification which demonstrates skill in applying:

Principles and methods for integrating information systems components; Performance tuning tools and techniques; System diagnostic tool and fault identification techniques; Systems administration methods; and IT security principles.
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Completion of a master's degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree in computer science/engineering, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours as indicated above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.
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In addition, candidates must demonstrate IT-related experience which addresses the following competencies:

Attention to detail - Such as implementing quality control procedures and conducting compliance reviews.

Customer service - Such as providing assistance to both internal and external customers; assessing customers' needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

Verbal communication - Such as conducting formal presentations or training to audiences at varying levels of hierarchy and technical expertise.

Demonstrated problem-solving skills - Such as identifying the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the minimum qualifications criteria above to be considered for this job position.

HIGH QUALIFICATIONS CRITERIA:
1. Must possess and provide a valid CompTIA Security + Certification document.
2.Possess a minimum three (3) years of experience working with ISP Circuit Management, Enterprise Firewall Management, Network Routing/VLANS, Managed Switches, Dell Server Management, Microsoft Server Active Directory and Hyper-V Clustering with Failover Management, Microsoft Enterprise Windows OS, Fiber and Copper Infrastructure, IT Procurement and Purchase Requests, Life Cycle Management, and Commercial Wired and Wireless Internet Service.

NOTE: Applicants who met both minimum qualifications and high qualifications criteria will be referred to the selecting official for consideration first, your resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under both highly qualified / minimum qualified criteria above.

Education

If using education to qualify for this position, transcripts must be uploaded and provided with application to receive consideration.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

• The Area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide

Manual Application Option

• If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
• Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3pm HST on 03/23/2026 to ensure timely processing.
• Important : Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials

• This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials wiil be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities :

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.

Your Application :

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Army NAF Pay setting rules/requirements apply to this vacancy announcement.
• Any individual who was required to register with Selective Service and who is not registered or knowingly and willfully did not register before the requirement terminated or became inapplicable to the individual, will not be appointed.

Discover Your Path to Success

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