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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

Naval Intelligence Activity

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$57,736 - $91,815

per year

Closes

March 26, 2026

GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level job involves supporting a team that manages Windows servers and basic cloud systems for a naval intelligence communications center, including tasks like installing software, applying updates, and troubleshooting simple issues under supervision.

It's ideal for someone starting out in IT who has some hands-on experience with computers and enjoys helping others solve tech problems in a structured government setting.

A good fit would be a detail-oriented beginner eager to learn and grow in a secure, team-based environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized IT experience equivalent to GS-7 level, including basic Windows server support
  • Demonstrated competencies in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving
  • Experience assisting with server and workstation installations, configurations, and patching
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies
  • Ability to perform routine maintenance, monitor performance, and troubleshoot basic issues under supervision
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (for potential progression to GG-09 level)

Full Job Description

You will serve as serves as Junior Windows System Administrator within the Hopper Global Communications Center, performing at the entry/developmental capacity, providing basic support to the Windows server administration team, including beginning exposure to cloud technologies.

This position is located in the HOPPER GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: GG-07 I have one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

3.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

In addition to the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following such as: 1. Provide basic support to the Windows server administration team, including Microsoft Azure cloud technologies; 2.

Assist with server and workstation installations, configurations, patching, and basic performance monitoring; 3.

Gain practical experience by following established procedures, troubleshooting common issues under supervision, and contributing to routine maintenance tasks; 4.

Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows servers and workstations, both physical and virtual; 5. Support the application of software patches and updates; and 6.

Learn and assist with troubleshooting basic system issues and alerts from monitoring tools, escalating complex problems to senior team members.

OR 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree GG-09 I have one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

3.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

In addition to the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GG/GS-07) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following such as: 1.

Participate with higher-grade specialists to install, configure, and maintain Windows servers and workstations (physical and virtual) adhering to established security guidelines; 2.

Troubleshoot basic hardware and software issues, escalating complex problems as needed; 3. Perform routine system maintenance tasks, including backups, patching, and security updates; 4.

Participate in managing user accounts and access controls within Active Directory and Group Policy; 5. Develop and utilize basic scripting solutions (e.g., PowerShell) to automate routine tasks; and 6.

Contributes to the maintenance of system documentation. OR 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education OR Masters or equivalent graduate degree OR L.B. or J.D.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf Major Duties:

  • You will develop a basic understanding of security compliance requirements, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Assists with basic Azure tasks, such as user management and resource monitoring, under close supervision.
  • You will focus on fundamental on-premises and cloud-based system administration tasks within a structured, supervised environment.
  • You will participate in performing basic Azure administration tasks, including user and group management in Azure Active Directory.
  • You will participate in monitoring Azure resource utilization and performance and Provides basic user support and training.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/20/2026

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