IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

United States Fleet Forces Command

$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of directly applicable IT experience, particularly in INFOSEC or system administration.
  • Demonstrated ability in maintaining system architecture documentation and configuration management.
  • Experience in customer service, ideally providing direct support or training to end-users.
  • Strong oral communication skills for effective presentations and technical support.
  • Problem-solving experience related to IT equipment and network outages.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an IT Specialist in NCTAMS PAC, focusing on INFOSEC and system administration.
  • Maintain the information assurance posture using various security tools.
  • Provide 24x7 operational support for Unified Capabilities and Voice over Secure Internet Protocol assets.
  • Oversee installation and configuration of Unified Capabilities equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain both UC equipment and LAN-based systems for video teleconferencing capabilities.
  • Assist in planning and scheduling video teleconferences for all assigned equipment.
  • Maintain physical security and assist in COMSEC supervisory roles.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Eligibility for various federal employee benefits depending on position type.
  • Opportunity for career advancement within the federal government.
  • Access to training and professional development resources.
  • Commitment to uphold federal workplace values and support for personal and family well-being.
Full Job Description
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

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  • You will serve as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) in the EXTERNAL SUPPORT (N9), Makalapa Tech Control (N94), Makalapa VTC (N946) of NAVAL COMPUTER AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS AREA MASTER STATION, PACIFIC (NCTAMS PAC).
  • You will maintain information assurance posture through provided tools (Host Based Security System- HBSS, Windows Service Update Service - WSUS, antivirus software, etc).
  • You will provide 24x7 operations, hardware/software configuration and maintenance support for the Unified Capabilities (UC) network and all Voice over Secure Internet Protocol (VOSIP) assets installed within NCTAMS PAC space.
  • You will oversee installation of Unified Capabilities equipment.
  • You will be responsible for the operation and troubleshooting of UC equipment and Local Area Network (LAN) and Integrated Service Digital Network based equipment to maintain Video Teleconferencing (VTC) and VOSIP capability.
  • You will provide administrative assistance in the scheduling, planning, and coordination of VTCs for all assigned equipment.
  • You will maintain physical security and assist in the Communications Security (COMSEC) supervisory roles, as required.


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.
  • 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 is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 451/411, proficiency level Intermediate, the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.


Qualifications

Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled. You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Updating system documentation to include maintenance of the system architecture configuration and baseline to keep site documentation current.

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. Experience demonstrating this competency include: Providing training for VTC users on optimal operation of VTC systems.

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. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Provides technical support to generate system and equipment reports.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of experience demonstrating this competency include: Resolving commonly occurring problems such as scheduling conflicts and equipment malfunctions.

In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have qualifying experience such as:

-Experience troubleshooting equipment operations and assess system health, performing backup of systems, and managing accounts.

-Experience troubleshooting circuit and network outages by making patches to establish, restore, or reroute services.


-Experience performing routine system inspections and maintenance, software installations, patches or upgrades on bridges, routers, firewalls and switches.

-Experience providing assistance in troubleshooting cryptographic equipment in order to isolate and correct faults.

This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level FULL PERFORMANCE, Series and Grade GG-2210-11.

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 qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.aspx

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:

Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position:

Completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; OR

Completed 3 full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; OR

Graduate education that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements for the position.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your official/unofficial transcripts to support your response.

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

This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

The Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA) permits movement of CES employees appointed under Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and excepted service employees appointed under Schedule A, Section [redacted](b)(11) of Title 5 CFR, into cyber workforce positions in the competitive service and movement of competitive service employees into DoD Cyber Workforce positions within the Military Departments and Defense Agencies.

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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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