IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

About the position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform test and evaluation on state-of-the-art weapon systems and cyber capabilities related to fighter aircraft and various Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to include autonomous and Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled air vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Performs services as a senior Information Technology (IT) Systems Administrator.
• Provides technical guidance and instruction to users and other IT specialists.
• Serves as a senior technical advisor to management and acts as a key member and advisor on special committees and special projects designed to study methods to enhance the use of information technology throughout the installation.
• Maintains liaison with manufacturers, professional organizations, and counterparts at other installations and services regarding available products and state-of-the-art technologies and advancements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Employee must be eligible for a TS or TS/SCI security clearance.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• Employee may be recalled to duty and required to work overtime during other than normal duty hours.
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience performing system administration duties for laptop and desktop users for a large organization.
• Experience working with contracting office regarding purchase of government equipment.
• Experience with wireless network design.
• Experience handling and transferring classified data.
• Experience with Communications Security (COMSEC) protocol and regulations.
• Experience with government cybersecurity protocol and policy.
• Demonstrated creative problem solving.
• Experience with team-lead-type responsibility.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.