IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT)

$82,764 - $107,590/Yr

Department of the Air Force - Middle River, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Middle River, MD

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

This National Guard position is for an IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT), Position Description Number NGT59054P1 and is part of the MD 175th ANG, National Guard. The position is a technical expert responsible for the installation and configuration of hardware and software on personal computers and personal data assistants associated with assigned systems. The role involves planning, coordinating, modifying, implementing, and troubleshooting to meet customer needs, as well as developing guidelines and standard operating procedures for the operation of assigned C4 systems.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical expert and focal point for the installation and configuration of hardware and software on personal computers and personal data assistants.
• Develops, modifies, and tests overall system backup and recovery strategies for assigned systems.
• Serves as a systems administrator responsible for planning, coordinating, modifying, implementing, and troubleshooting.
• Determines equipment and communications requirements and interfaces with other systems.
• Evaluates machine usage and develops plans for necessary acquisition to support future automation requirements.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and recommends hardware/software changes to various computer systems.
• Develops guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), bulletins, and flyers regarding the operation/use of assigned C4 systems.
• Implements systems software changes, operating system releases, and maintains the operational status of systems.
• Performs security management in accordance with National Guard Bureau (NGB) and Air National Guard (ANG) regulations.
• Implements ANG policy relating to systems storage requirements.
• Analyzes system operations to identify inefficiencies and takes action to resolve problems.
• Installs and configures workstation or network operating systems and applications software.

Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements.
• Must comply with the requirements of the certification program outlined in DOD INSTRUCTION 8570.01-M.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with a variety of operating systems on desktops and servers.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.
• Skill in troubleshooting problems and implementing changes on multifaceted computer platforms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.