You will serve as a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC), SECNET/Off-Site Technical Branch (Code 10912), IT Infrastructure & Operations Division (Code 1091), Information Technology & Cybersecurity (ITACS) Office (Code 109), of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will implement the required lifecycle maintenance for hardware and software associated with SECNET and remote-site IT operation technical requirements. You will monitor, analyze applicable hardware and software resources and logs for issues; recommend and implement solutions that correct and improve conditions, and optimize efficiency of the system. You will ensure SECNET compliance with applicable IA policies and regulations regarding system and network security, and that protection is commensurate with the assigned National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) IA Level of the SECNET. You will manage backup support systems and all network storage systems hardware and software installed on the various networks. You will perform maintenance and enhancements of information systems security programs, database, and develop and implement programs through data plans and analysis. You will analyze, diagnose, and correct recurring and emergency problems and faults with shipyard operating system’s software, hardware, and firmware, or initiate vendor corrective action, as appropriate, in order to restore normal operations. You will develop and implement procedures and guidelines to govern quality control and assurance of IT production operations. You will develop and document Standard Operating Procedures for cognizant area of responsibility (e.g., installation/maintenance of hardware/software/firmware) including servers (physical and virtual), storage devices and backup devices.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to meet any applicable credentialing or privileging requirements prior to appointment.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with Storage Architecture, maintaining, and monitoring storage systems to maintain databases and web technologies including Microsoft SQL Server and Internet Information Services (IIS). Understands CITRIX and LINUX, including command line input. Experience with Virtual Servers and Workstation software / hardware infrastructure such as VMWARE ESX, Windows Hyper-V, or VMWARE VDI and has a clear understanding of Microsoft Windows environments, workstations, and Windows servers. Experience utilizing the latest Windows Active Directory Infrastructure, including Group Policy administration, Enterprise Domain maintenance and DNS maintenance with proficiency in use of Windows PowerShell for Active Directory and server maintenance Experience with latest enterprise level Backup Software technologies, such as Backup Exec or Symantec NetBackup. Experience in utilizing various troubleshooting methods using structured analysis principles for analyzing and diagnosing miscellaneous equipment problems to understand all IT related services and functions for the shipyard and the principles and methods for integrating hardware and software system components. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing; possesses excellent analytical skills and has the ability to interface effectively with senior management and diverse user groups to include oral/ visual presentations. Provides advice and guidance on a wide range and variety of complex IT issues; interpreting and applying IT policies, standards, and guidelines. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Contacts

• Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]