INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/OS)

US-Naval-Sea-Systems-Command; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US Naval Sea Systems Command seeks an IT specialist with at least one year of specialized experience at NH-02/GS-11 level in Federal service or equivalent. Responsibilities include server OS management, system maintenance, backups, hardening, and compliance with IT baselines.

Experience in IT policy planning and IT project management is required or highly desirable. This position emphasizes disciplined documentation, risk mitigation, and effective cross‑agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Written communication: conveys information clearly, concisely, and persuasively in correct English.
• Oral communication: clear, effective presentations; active listening and clarification.
• Accountability: manages programs with public trust and efficient outcomes; sets priorities and ensures compliance.
• IT Operational Performance Measurement & Management: conducts periodic assessments to ensure IT activities achieve desired results.
• IT Policy & Planning: develops and promulgates IT strategy, policy, and guidance; ensures compliance.
• IT Project Management: initiates to sustainment of IT projects to meet requirements.

Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Accountability

IT Performance Measurement

IT Policy & Planning

IT Project Management

Job description

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specializedexperience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (or GS-11 equivalency) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Server Operating System Management: Installing, configuring, securing, and troubleshooting server operating systems (such as Windows Server or a Linux distribution) in a production or enterprise environment.
• System and Security Maintenance: Performing routine system administration tasks, such as applying security patches (e.g., IAVMs), managing user accounts and group policies, and monitoring system logs to identify and resolve issues.
• Data Backup and Recovery: Executing and monitoring system backups, verifying backup integrity, and performing data recovery operations from backup media.
• System Hardening and Vulnerability Management: Applying security principles to harden operating systems according to established baselines (e.g., STIGs), implementing security controls, and assisting with the remediation of identified system vulnerabilities.

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Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

Experience:

1. Written Communication: Conveys written information in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience, using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Expresses thoughts persuasively and uses effective modes to reinforce message retention.
2. Oral Communication: Demonstrates ability to clearly and effectively articulate, present, and promote varied ideas and issues (to include sensitive or controversial topics) before a wide range of audiences. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
3. Accountability: Manages programs and fosters an environment that administers all resources in a manner that instills public trust while accomplishing the mission. Monitors progress and evaluates outcomes to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and ensures sound management processes and procedures are in place, ensuring that national interests are well served. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
4. Information Technology Operational Performance Measurement and Management: Conduct periodic performance assessments to ensure that information technology (IT) activities, processes, or components are achieving desired results.
5. Information Technology Policy and Planning: Develop and promulgate Information Technology strategy, policy, guidance, and plans. Monitor to ensure consistency and compliance.
6. Information Technology Project Management: Execute an information technology project from initiation to sustainment to fulfill established requirements that meet specified business missions.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/

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.