ITSPEC (CUSTSPT) - TTITLE 32 with Security Clearance

Duties As an IT SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT), GS-2210-11, you will: Manage the assigned IT/communications environment with privileged access at the network level for the Wing, Geographically Separated Units (GSU), and Tenants
Plan, coordinate, install, and continuously analyze system design, hardware and software
Develop, recommend, and install solutions and upgrades to ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of all components of the assigned system
Provide Information Assurance systems support for all disciplines, ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services
Perform system audits to assess security parameters and performance of IA controls within the network environment
Serve as a focal point for ensuring functionality and operability of the assigned IT/data systems/functions, voice and wireless systems to support mission requirements of Wing, Geographically Separated Units (GSU), and Tenants
Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems and ensures availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of system/functional resources while managing the communications focal point coordination and workload distribution duties
Analyze, manage, and direct installation of any new hardware or software introduced into the environment to ensure its compatibility with existing architecture, its reliability, and functionality in relation to the organization's business requirements
Run tests to verify operability and functionality; analyze hardware and software malfunctions to resolve physical and logical processing problems; and recommend acquisition of programs, process or equipment which will resolve operational problems
Provide on-going optimization and problem solving support; continually survey system operation to identify potential systems problems which could lead to loss or serious interruption of service
Oversee and initiate corrective or preventative measures to rectify immediate problems and prevent future occurrences through the CFP
Troubleshoot and diagnose system failures to isolate source of problems
Perform testing, troubleshoot, correct problems, and distribute workload relative to interface and interoperability of system components such as hardware, systems software, and applications programs
Provide proactive consultation and instruction with system users and technical specialists to ensure seamless implementation of changes
Assess and mitigate security vulnerabilities of installed system hardware and software
Provide customer technical assistance and support for all users
Provide ongoing technical support to customers to ensure proper functional use of equipment and programs and to preclude undue interruptions to IT and communications services
Work with customers to ensure efficient operations which support each units' requirements
Assist in solving problems associated with delivery of hardware and software orders
Provide management with information necessary to address difficult and complex problems in automating work processes
Track life of system equipment, prepare and provide analyses to determine future maintenance and replacement costs to help justify budget submissions
Review purchase requests and statements of work, ensuring documentation is sufficient to justify enhancements necessary to keep systems current and ensuring requested equipment and applications are compatible with existing infrastructure
Promote use of assigned systems by providing instructions to functional area users on IT/communications processes and procedures associated with each supported system
Work with the CFP and customers to resolve integration or configuration related issues associated with a variety of different system platforms, operating systems, applications, and equipment configurations
Determine customer requirements and assists customers by recognizing and analyzing trends and providing instruction and orientation services
Identify and documents system requirements for specific needs of customers
Conduct in-depth analyses of system usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, hardware and software capabilities, and other relevant factors
Recommend methods and procedures and coordinate corrective action to optimize utilization of present equipment
Ensure upgrades to the base IT and communications infrastructure are identified and assist customers in developing and submitting recommendations for additional equipment and funds
Cooperate and work with unit personnel in planning and developing new or additional infrastructure/architecture capabilities
Identify potential performance or capacity problems
Work with technical support personnel in resolving problems
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position
For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• 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.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• The duties and responsibilities of your 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.
• THIS POSITION CONDUCTS INFORMATION ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS
THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION REQ
ARE OUTLINED IN DOD INSTRUCTION 8570.01-M Qualifications Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy
DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION
IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY
Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume
Military Grades: Enlisted Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 3D190 3D0X1 3D0X2 3D0X3 3D1X1 3D1X2 3D1X3 3D1X4 General Experience: Must possess experience 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
Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems
Specialized Experience: Candidate must have 36 months specialized experience 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
Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - 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
Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx )
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest
A 16% recruitment and a 16% relocation bonus may apply.
• Benefits Help A career with the U.S
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