IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

Prescient Edge

$80K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in IT Cybersecurity or Systems Administration
  • Proficiency in administering and configuring operating systems like Windows Server and Linux
  • Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V
  • Experience in managing user accounts and network access controls
  • Ability to perform vulnerability scans and apply security patches
  • Understanding of DoD cybersecurity standards and frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Provide authoritative cybersecurity advice for decision-making at managerial levels
  • Direct work of subordinate staff in cybersecurity tasks
  • Define project assignments and approaches for cybersecurity initiatives
  • Manage system updates and automated patch processes for server environments
  • Oversee execution of remediation protocols for identified vulnerabilities
  • Ensure compliance with security documentation and system configurations

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package including health care and retirement options
  • Opportunity for career advancement within the federal service
  • Eligibility for relocation expense reimbursement and recruitment incentives
  • Potential for job security within a governmental role
  • Participation in specialized training and certification programs
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (SYSADMIN) in the Infrastructure Branch of the Operations Department, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Div LKE SE & ALRE Group of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE.

Duties

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  • You will provide authoritative advice, which is accepted as accurate by management and is used as the basis for managerial decision
    making.
  • You will direct the work of other employees (of equivalent or lower Pay Bands) who may be involved in performing segments of the overall work under the employee's cognizance.
  • You will participate in definition of assignments, determine approaches from a wide range of alternatives, and
    identify and assemble required resources.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • 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.
  • This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (451), proficiency level (intermediate) the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DS-03 (GS-09/10) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving performing duties such as:

  • Administering, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining organizational operating systems (e.g., Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux) and physical/virtual server environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
  • Managing user accounts, domain services, group policies, NTFS file share permissions, and network storage access.
  • Executing system updates, software deployments, and automated patching cycles while monitoring overall system performance, capacity, and availability.Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving complex system-level operational, hardware, software, or cross-platform integration problems.
  • Performing vulnerability scans, applying security patches, and executing remediation protocols to fix system weaknesses.
  • Implementing and maintaining information-system security controls in compliance with DoD standards, such as DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Ensuring system configuration compliance and maintaining security-related system documentation.


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/

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP Applicants: will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-tra...

Military Spouse Preference Applicants: will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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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.

Benefits

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