IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

DLA Careers; Maxwell (AL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DLA Careers is seeking an IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) to lead IT and information management at the Maxwell AFB site. You will oversee SATCOM systems, radio networks, and RF-over-fiber architectures, while delivering full IT support for desktops, VoIP, and VTC in a high-security environment.

The role requires specialized experience and a TS clearance with SCI/SAP access, and includes readiness for potential deployment and security screenings as a condition of employment.

Formación

• One year of specialized experience in designing, integrating, and managing complex telecommunications systems including SATCOM (Ku-band), HF/VHF/UHF radio networks, RF-over-fiber architectures, and high-availability transport networks.
• Experience providing full IT systems administration for desktops, laptops, VoIP, VTC, and network equipment while ensuring operational readiness.
• Experience developing long-range telecommunications strategies, continuity plans, and lifecycle sustainment.

Responsabilidades

• Plans, analyzes, develop, and coordinate IT/telecommunications plans and contingency operations.
• Leads IT and information management system administration for the assigned site.
• Operates and maintains SATCOM Ground Entry Point (GEP).
• Provides full-spectrum support for desktops, laptops, VoIP, VTC, and mission-critical information systems.
• Manages SATCOM/HF/VHF/UHF radio networks and RF-over-fiber systems.

Conocimientos

SATCOM expertise

RF-over-fiber architectures

IT systems administration

VoIP and VTC support

Executive-level technical support

Herramientas

SATCOM systems

RF networks

Desktops/Laptops support

Descripción del empleo

SummarySee below for important information regarding this job.

SummarySee below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

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• As a IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) you will be responsible for the following duties:
• Performs a wide range of duties to include plans, analysis, development, and coordination, as well as evaluation of current NSEP and contingency telecommunications plans (D-16-1).
• Serves as the primary subject matter technical expert and directly leads IT and Information Management system administration and management for the assigned site.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Ground Entry Point (GEP).
• Serves as the primary IT technical expert for the assigned site, providing full-spectrum support for desktops, laptops, printers, VoIP, VTC, and mission-critical information systems.
• Manages HF, VHF, UHF, Ku-band SATCOM, and RF-over-fiber systems. Leads setup, configuration, operation, and maintenance of radio and satellite communications networks.
• Develops and implements IT and telecommunications plans, strategic initiatives, and continuity support procedures.
• Advises senior leaders on system limitations, policy implementation, and operational impacts. Supports national-level guidance integration and manages major communications programs for the division.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security: Required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs); including submitting to background checks as a condition of employment and/ or continued access to Special Access Programs.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.

QualificationsTo qualify for a IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
• Experience designing, integrating, and managing complex telecommunications systems including SATCOM (Ku-band), HF/VHF/UHF radio networks, RF-over-fiber architectures, and multi-path high-availability transport networks (99.999% uptime).
• Experience providing full‑Spectrum IT systems administration‑desktops, laptops, VoIP, VTC, network equipment, system configuration, and executive‑level technical support‑while ensuring operational readiness of IT and communications systems supporting continuity operations, contingency missions, or high‑visibility executive environments.
• Experience developing and implementing long-range telecommunications strategies, continuity communications plans, enterprise architecture designs, bandwidth/gap analyses, system acquisition documentation, and lifecycle sustainment plans.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The incumbent will be designated Non-Combat Essential (NCE). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent may be required to deploy, within CONUS only, via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EE position must arrange for a military deployment waiver from the Reserve Unit, which will remain in effect while assigned to the EE position. This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EE position. An NCE employee could be deployed to support emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief, or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States that are not considered “combat” locations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location.

This is a Non-Combat Essential (NCE) Expeditionary Civilian position. As a condition of employment, the selectee must sign DD Form 2365, “DoD Agreement - Position Based,” and a Statement of Understanding and Agreement. The incumbent may deploy via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders to support non-combat expeditionary, emergency, humanitarian, or disaster relief operations (CONUS/OCONUS), or remain in place during evacuations of non-essential personnel. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing organizational effectiveness. Therefore, Military Reservists selected for this position must arrange for removal from the reserve component prior to placement. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. Additional allocations are based on the Department of State’s determination of a combat zone.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

• 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug‑free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six‑month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You