As an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN), GS-2210-11, you will:
Configure, manage, monitor, and trouble-shoot various network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment for both classified and unclassified networks. Conduct testing using remote management terminals to insure operability, efficiency, and compliance with existing standards. Recommend system configuration policies. Develop and maintain procedures for system operations, and installation to include policies for system backup and archives. Configure and manage assigned tactical messaging platforms.
Coordinate with internal and external functions for Internet Protocol (IP) address resolution. Coordinate with requesting agencies for messaging addresses and requirements, to include classified and unclassified support. Ensure operation and compatibility of assigned Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) devices. Coordinate with internal and external agencies to ensure overall network design, to include boundary protection devices, will support required networked services. Ensure users, representatives, Work Group Managers (WGM), or Work Group Administrators (WGA), receive and implement correct network device configuration.
Analyze equipment and software reliability and utilization to identify and correct problem areas and to establish network performance levels. Use benchmarks, performance measurement, and evaluation data, in conjunction with modeling and simulation techniques. Plan for increased network capacity to support any additional customer requirements. Develop 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.
Perform in-depth analysis of automated and manual systems related to proposals for change, in order to develop or modify information systems to meet tactical network user requirements. Determine applicability of established methods. Using customer input, gather facts about the nature of the work involved in the user's application area, flow of work, processing actions, and work product(s). Provide technical advice to users. Examine and evaluate alternative means of satisfying user requirements. Suggest technically feasible approaches and makes recommendations regarding the most effective and efficient automation approaches. Design tactical systems to support various options for several simultaneous interactive users. Determines physical storage requirements. Provide consultation and research to determine common and unique requirements. Establish and document standardized terms and data elements.
Accomplish risk analysis, accreditation, and certification packages to include disaster recovery plans in accordance with agency requirements. Assist Information Assurance (IA) personnel in conducting risk analysis and security tests and evaluations. Work with other security officers, users, Network Control Center (NCC) personnel, and other support personnel to ensure mandated security directives are followed. Ensure installation, command, and agency security standards are met. Ensure compliance with all Air Force Computer Emergency Response Team (AFCERTs), Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNO's) and other mandated security updates.
Develop, implement, and maintain work center training programs. Plan and schedule tasks and training activities for drill status guard members. Oversee and conduct on-the-job training (OJT) for personnel. Create and develop lesson plans. Ensure availability of facilities and training aids. Monitor the training status of personnel and ensures that supplemental and/or remedial training is accomplished. Responsible for documentation of accomplished training in a timely manner. May require the use of automated training documentation system.
Participate with user support personnel to train personnel and functional users on use of automated information systems, computers, local and wide area networks, and other automated tools. Plan, develop and administer training programs implementing the standardization, control, and/or guidance of communications programs.
Create, adapt, and implement guides and controls for network, system, or total communications programs in support of daily operations or training exercises.
Perform duties necessary to accomplish information technology and communications functions and provide for customer services in support of programs essential to Squadron daily operations, training, and readiness missions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Starting at $76,671 Per Year (GS 11)