This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA OC/Joint Staff Support Center .

Duties

Develops and implements systems diagnostic and maintenance tools to ensure the availability and functionality of systems required. Develops standards and criteria for assessing server performance, availability, and capacity or configuration problems. Develops procedures for responding to new threats to systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability. Checks key files for problems and reviews operations to ensure only valid processes are running. Reallocates resources as they become available, optimizes systems performance and recommends additional components to improve overall performance. Evaluates and recommends selection of new systems diagnostic tools. Manages the installation of software and hardware, systems fixes, updates and enhancements. Installs, configures and tests software on workstations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Top Secret/CS clearance required.
• This is a Drug Testing designated position.
• This is a Mission Essential designated position.
• Recall/On Call 24/7.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate on their resume that they have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies. -Attention to Detail -Customer Service -Oral Communication -Problem Solving Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-12, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience installing, managing, testing, troubleshooting, documenting, and maintaining servers running Unix and Red Hat Linux, both physical and virtual operating environments, and cyber security. Project management principles sufficient to maintain, plan and coordinate the installation of new products or equipment. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-12 grade level.

Contacts

• Address DISA - OC/JOINT STAFF SUPPORT CENTER 6910 Cooper Road Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]