IT SPEC (SYSADMIN) - TITLE 32

Army National Guard Units; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Marietta, Georgia seeks an IT SPEC (SYSADMIN), GS-2210-12, for a full-time Excepted Permanent dual-status role. The position requires Georgia Army National Guard membership and entails leading system administration projects across state platforms.

The role emphasizes planning, testing, and implementing hardware/software across multiple OS, ensuring COOP readiness and security in line with NGA/state policies. Applications close 2026-11-17.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in IT/CS or related field is preferred.
• Experience with system backups, recovery planning, and DR concepts.
• Strong knowledge of multiple OS platforms and hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for system administrators across state platforms.
• Install, configure, and test hardware/software across operating systems.
• Develop SOPs and guidelines for IT operations and COOP procedures.

Skills

System administration

Backup & recovery

LAN/WAN

Security compliance

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's or higher in IT/CS

Tools

SAN

Windows/Linux OS

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is for an IT SPEC (SYSADMIN), Position Description D1617P02 located in the Joint Force Headquarters, Marietta, Georgia. This is a full-time, Excepted Permanent, dual status position which requires Georgia Army National Guard Membership. Area of Consideration: Current on-board Technicians in the Georgia Army National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As an IT SPEC (SYSADMIN), GS-2210-12, your responsibilities will be: Serves as project leader responsible for developing, assigning, and coordinating duties and projects for systems administrators. The project members are specifically assigned to one or more of the multiple system platforms located throughout the state. Develops, modifies, and tests overall system backup and recovery strategies for all systems.

Serves as the technical expert and focal point for installation, configuration and testing of hardware and software associated with multiple operating systems and computer platforms. Provides technical assistance and analysis to other IT personnel involved in system design, programming, database design, and adapting commercially available software. Determines equipment requirements, communications, and interfaces with other systems.

Evaluates machine usage based on current usage patterns and develops plans for the acquisition of hardware and software needed to support future IT requirements. Serves as the senior systems administrator responsible for planning, coordinating, modifying, implementing, and troubleshooting to support customer needs.

Work pertains to the administration of all systems including ensuring the efficient integration between systems as well as compatibility with local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) infrastructure. Analyzes, evaluates, and recommends hardware/software changes to various computer systems. Considers factors such as compatibility with standard systems, conversion or implementation costs, and impact on existing equipment.

Develops guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), bulletins and flyers concerning the operation/use of C4 systems, services, and activities. Provides interpretations of higher authority regulations and guidance concerning IT system activities/services and coordinates with internal departments and external agencies concerning the resolution of problem areas encountered.

Advises the information management staff on issues pertaining to operating systems and hardware status. Plans and schedules the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems, and software applications. Directs testing of vendor-provided software. Develops, documents, coordinates, updates and validates the state Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) procedures for system disaster recovery.

Implements operating system releases and maintains the operational status of systems. Performs security management in accordance with NGB regulations and state policies. Develops and analyzes local policies regarding system access, network rights, and physical access to systems and equipment. Develops policy for all systems storage requirements throughout the state. Designs and modifies the storage structure and correlation between systems.

Modifies system parameters on multiple operating systems, integrating the use of Storage Area Networks (SAN), to achieve maximum system efficiency. Analyzes system operations to identify bottlenecks and takes action to resolve problems and ensure optimal performance and consistency. Troubleshoots problems and implements changes on multiple computer platforms. Diagnose system failures to isolate source of problems between equipment, system software, and application programs.

When problems are found, modifies code, devises fixes, documents problems and advises responsible vendor or other outside party. Interacts with peers and vendors to resolve hardware and software problems and reports unresolved problems to the appropriate party. Coordinates with specialists and managers at higher levels to obtain information for interfacing with systems at those levels and to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of information technology.

Serves as the organization authoritative expert at meetings and seminars designed to arrive at solutions for mutual systems administration problems. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: For the GS-5 level, a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree may be substituted for the experience requirements. At the GS-7 level, on full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. At the GS-9 level, a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree may be substituted. At the GS-11 level, a Ph.D.

or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Major study-computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $94654 – $123052/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.