IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC) in the Windows/IIS/Web Applications Support Branch (10914), IT Infrastructure & Operations Division (1091), Information Technology & Cybersecurity (ITACS) Office (109) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience analyzing and troubleshooting recurring and emergency issues with hardware, software, and firmware to restore normal operations and minimize downtime across shipyard systems.

Experience leading the planning, implementation, and management of backup and recovery solutions, ensuring the integrity and recoverability of critical systems and data in accordance with Information Technology (IT) security policies.

Experience supporting cybersecurity incident response efforts, diagnosing and remediating security vulnerabilities, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of shipyard systems and networks.

Experience managing the lifecycle of IT assets, from procurement to decommissioning, ensuring compliance with security and configuration standards while supporting the smooth operation of hardware, software, and firmware systems.

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/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/ .

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will evaluate logs to determine possible causes of issues utilizing various software to determine cause and corrective actions to be taken.
• You will have knowledge and skill in the latest Windows Active Directory Infrastructure, including Group Policy administration, Enterprise Domain maintenance, and DNS maintenance.
• You will be proficient with the latest Virtual Server and Workstation software / hardware infrastructure such as VMWARE ESX, Windows Hyper-V, or VMWARE VDI.
• You will be familiar with databases and web technologies, including Microsoft SQL Server and IIS.
• You will possess good communication skills, and excellent analytical skills and an ability to interface effectively with senior management and diverse user groups to include oral/ visual presentations.
• You will update the shipyard’s disaster recovery plans to respond to new security requirements and be able to advise and present plans to IT management for review and approval.