IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC)

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Duties Help You will apply knowledge and skill in the latest Windows Active Directory Infrastructure, including Group Policy administration, Enterprise Domain maintenance, and DNS maintenance. You will monitor log files, apply patches required by Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVMs), and apply vendor hotfixes, patches, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). You will install, operate, and maintain load balancer appliances (to include F5-BigIP or other similar products) and associated software. You will develop and implement necessary procedures and controls to minimize the downtime resulting from equipment, systems software, and application program or operations failure. You will support installation, maintenance and decommissioning of IT equipment and capabilities at Norfolk Naval Shipyard cognizant off-site locations. Requirements Help Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. This position requires rotating shift work. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes. Qualifications Your resume must also 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 administering, maintaining, and supporting unclassified Windows systems, including the management of Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, and DHCP in an enterprise environment. Experience developing and deploying software installation and patch packages using automated tools like Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to maintain and secure a large-scale Windows environment. Experience ensuring the privacy, integrity, and accessibility of systems by rigorously applying information security policies and principles such as DoD STIGs, IAVAs, and CTOs to all managed systems. Experience performing installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of web applications on platforms like Internet Information Services (IIS) and Citrix, coupled with experience in virtual server environments using technologies such as VMware ESX or Windows Hyper-V. Experience monitoring system resources and analyzing logs with tools like Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM), System Center Operations Management (SCOM), and Splunk to diagnose and resolve issues, thereby optimizing system efficiency and reliability. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Fleet Forces Command