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USAJOBS · 5 months ago

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION)

Maxwell AFB, Alabama, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to serve in the Department of the Air Force. The primary purpose of this position is to plan and coordinate the installation, testing, modification, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs services as a senior systems administrator: Plans, coordinates, and installs applications software and hardware for operating systems

Provides technical guidance and instruction to users and other IT specialists. Prepares, coordinates, and implements policy and procedures for hardware and software applications system operation

Serves as a senior technical advisor to management

Maintains liaison with manufacturers, professional organizations, and counterparts at other installations and services regarding available products and state-of-the-art technologies and advancements

Qualification

Systems administrationIT security principlesProject managementPerformance tuningDatabase managementCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailOral CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Security + certification or ability to obtain/maintain certification within 12 months of accepting position

Incumbent must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

Employment Limited area of consideration to AETC command-wide, AF Internal only. Applicants must be a current federal member of AETC

Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices for integrating information system components sufficient to plan, coordinate, and administer computer systems, and optimize system performance

Knowledge of the latest advancements in technology to initiate corrective or preventative action to ensure optimum performance of the system

Knowledge of performance tuning tools, database management, and project management methods sufficient to optimize systems performance, troubleshoot database performance problems, and perform a wide range of systems administration functions

Knowledge of operating systems, associated devices, and the interoperability of systems sufficient to install, upgrade, troubleshoot, test, and maintain those systems; to optimize the functionality and performance of systems; and to ensure the availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers

Ability to apply methods and practices for troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving systems to solve complex problems, provide support that minimizes interruptions in service to customers, and maintain liaison with industry and other activities to provide awareness of state-of-the-art technology

Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations