IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC)

Full Job Description

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.

It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements: Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication -briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.

Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: System administrator providing oversight of operating systems, ensuring robust security and proficient administration of cloud-based environments.

Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining operating systems in alignment with an organization's IT framework to meet critical business needs; along with IT-related experience demonstrating Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving as described in the vacancy announcement.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume.

All qualifications must be met within 30 days after submitting application. Major Duties:

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, software, and essential IT infrastructure actively. Focus on data security and availability by actively managing daily backups and recovery systems.
• Continuously monitor system health actively, interpreting a performance metrics, and taking immediate corrective actions when needed. Coordinate crucial software and hardware upgrades liaising with both internal teams and external vendors.
• Ensure the optimal design, deployment, and management of cloud resources across platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Oversee, process and control provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud-based services, emphasizing scalability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
• Foster strong relationships with technology vendors to ensure top-tier support and products for the organization. Remain updated with the latest IT trends to identify and propose innovative solutions.