IT SPECIALIST

Duties As an IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN) TITLE 32, GS-2210-9/11, the purpose of this position is to provide technical and analytical guidance and support for network hardware and software to include various servers and management terminals utilized by Air Control units, considering the current tactics and doctrine
The incumbent performs analytical and evaluative duties related to computer networks to provide information technology and communications functions and services which support programs essential to Air National Guard daily operations, training, and readiness missions
Incumbent is responsible for planning and coordinating mission accomplishments and training requirements of functionally assigned guard member
(1) Configures, manages, monitors, programs and trouble-shoots various tactical and non-tactical network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, switches, attached cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, concentrators, boundary protection devices (firewall), and print services for both classified and unclassified networks
Conducts testing using remote management terminals to insure operability, efficiency, and compliance with existing standards
Recommends policies and develops and maintains procedures for tactical networks, system operations, and product assembly and installation to include policies for system backup and archives
Creates, adapts, and implements guides and controls for network, system, or total communications programs in support of daily operations or training exercises
Configures and manages messaging platforms such as: e-mail servers, and legacy messaging devices
(2) Coordinates with internal and external functions for network design, operation, and address resolution
Establishes and manages IP addresses, communication and network rights, and determines need and access to systems, equipment, and security
Coordinates with requesting agencies (Army, Navy, Allies, etc.) for networking requirements, to include classified and unclassified support
Ensures operation and compatibility of assigned Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) devices
Coordinates with internal and external agencies to ensure overall network design, to include boundary protection devices, will support required networked services
Ensures users or representatives (Work Group Managers) receive and implement correct network device configuration
(3) Analyzes equipment and software reliability and utilization to identify and correct problem areas and to establish network performance levels
Uses benchmarks, performance measurement, and evaluation data, in conjunction with modeling and simulation techniques
Plans for increased capacity to support any additional workloads
Develops recommendations or proposals involving a variety of specialized systems and state-of-the art enhancements designed to meet unique tactical requirements and improve operational efficiency
(4) Performs in-depth analysis of systems related to proposals for change, in order to develop or modify information systems to meet tactical network user requirements
Determines applicability of established methods
Gathers facts about the nature of the work involved in the user's application area, flow of work, processing actions, and work product(s)
Provides technical advice to users
Examines and evaluates alternative means of satisfying user requirements
Suggests technically feasible approaches and makes recommendations regarding the most effective and efficient approaches
Designs tactical systems to support various options for several simultaneous interactive users
Determines physical storage requirements
Provides consultation and research to determine common and unique requirements
Establishes and documents standardized terms and data elements
(5) As required, accomplishes risk analysis, accreditation, and certification packages to include disaster recovery plan in accordance with agency requirements
Performs, as required, or assists Information Assurance personnel in conducting risk analysis and security tests and evaluations
Works with other security officers, users, Network Control Center (NCC) personnel, and other support personnel to ensure security regulations are followed
Ensures installation, command, and agency security standards are met
Ensures compliance with all Air Force mandated security updates
(6) Develops, establishes, and maintains work center training programs
Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for drill status guard members
(7) Performs other duties as assigned
*The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties
For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S
citizenship is required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968
An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment
You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
• THIS POSITION CONDUCTS INFORMATION ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS
THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.
• REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE OUTLINED IN DOD INSTRUCTION 8570.01-M
• Compatible Military AFSC Assignments: 1D7X1
• Military Grades: A1C/E-3 through MSgt/E-7 (Applicants outside of the ORANG must submit documentation showing current military grade such as a Data Brief, vMPF rip, or DD214)
Qualifications Areas of Consideration: Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ANG
Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ANG
Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ANG
Area 4 - Individuals in the active duty US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard
Area 5 - US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG
GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: This series covers two-grade interval administrators that manage, supervise, lead, administer, develop, deliver, and support information technology (IT) systems and services
This series covers only those positions for which the paramount requirement is knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods, e.g., data storage, software applications, networking
Experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process
To qualify for GS-2210-09: Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training in analysis of the interrelationship of pertinent components of the system
Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment
Experience scheduling the sequence of programs to be processed by computers where alternatives had to be weighed with a view to production efficiency
To qualify for GS-2210-11: Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization
Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls
Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment
Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion
Experience managing some or all of a project
Experience, education, or training in analysis of the interrelationship of pertinent components of the system
Education If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For GS-2210-09: Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a discipline listed below
For GS-2210-11: Ph.D
or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a discipline listed below
Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks
Additional information Current AGR members (Oregon ANG only) i

---