Job opening: IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/DATAMGT)
Salary: $35 - 40 per hour
Published at: Apr 23 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the position: This position will be assigned to the NAF IT Department on JBER, AK .
This is a regular Full-Time Position.
Regular Full-Time employees have a regular and continuous work schedule of at least 35 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. You are eligible for the following benefits and compensation: Health and Life Insurance, Awards, Leave, Retirement, 401K, Overtime Pay, Workers' Compensation, Shift Differential, Sunday Premium Pay, Holiday Pay.
Duties
Serves as Systems and Database Administrator and provides technical guidance and instruction to users and other Information Technology (IT) specialists: Administers, installs, and maintains assigned systems. Ensures that the configurations of assigned systems comply with all DoD and AF Cybersecurity policies and meets or exceeds the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Optimizes the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems and ensures availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of assigned systems. Monitors the ongoing operations to ensure assigned systems are functioning within operational standards. Identifies, troubleshoots, and develops corrective or preventative procedures and takes actions to rectify complex problems and prevent future occurrences. Employee must keep abreast of new technology to ensure operational optimization. Applies innovative techniques and seasoned judgment to assist management in identifying areas where IT systems can reduce or eliminate labor and time intensive manual processes. Provides assistance and support which will either resolve problems or provide understanding of available tools with which IT technicians and users can accomplish problem resolution. Participates with management officials to identify automation requirements and conduct analysis of assigned systems to determine resources necessary to fulfill them. Tracks life of system equipment, prepares and provides analyses to determine future maintenance and replacement costs to help justify budget submissions. Responsible for administration of database servers including maintenance, monitoring and performance tunes. Ensures existing databases collect, store, and processes data effectively and accurately. Modifies systems and database configurations to correct problems that affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Takes a proactive approach to providing customer assistance to resolve database issues in a timely manner. Provides formal or informal training for users, subject-matter specialists and support personnel. Promotes use of automated systems by providing instructions to functional area users on IT processes to include database and file accessing techniques, database security procedures, backup and program recovery techniques, and testing techniques. Will be driving between different facilities located on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to perform duties. Reports to the Asst. Director of Information Technology and will perform other related duties as required.
This is a drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing."
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12395780
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
- This position requires the incumbent to obtain a CompTIA Security+ or other appropriate IA certification.
- May be required to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to all U.S. Citizens. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/29/2024
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Knowledge of a full range of database management concepts, operations, principles, methodologies, and approaches used indesigning, developing, testing, implementing, managing, and maintaining database systems that meet organizational needs. Knowledge of system software and systems development life cycles including systems documentation, design development, configuration management, cost analysis, data administration, systems integration, and testing. Must have 3 years of relevant, full-time work experience. Every 2 years of IT related education may be substituted for 1 year of work experience. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Successful completion of an Access National Agency Check with Inquiries (ANACI) is required. Must have CompTIA Security+ or other appropriate IA certification. Must obtain and maintain DoD 8570-M requirements within 6 months of hire. Must be able to occasionally work evenings, weekends, and be on call. Failure to maintain a security clearance and the proper IA certification can result in removal from this position. Must have a valid driver's license. Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug test.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address JBER Elmendorf Resource Management Flight
773 FSS/FSCN
10480 Sijan Ave. Ste 202
JBER, AK 99506-0000
US
- Name: Elmendorf-Richardson NAF HR Office
- Email: [email protected]
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