IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/OS) with Security Clearance

Summary You will serve as an Integration and Testing (I&T) Systems Administrator providing information technology support incorporating technology into the Office of Naval Intelligence enterprise. You will perform the installation, configuration, customization, and testing of Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) applications. This position is located within the Integration and Development Department (N5) of HOPPER GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER in Suitland, Maryland. Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 02/27/2025 to 03/05/2025 * Salary $120,579 - $156,755 per year * Pay scale & grade GG 13 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * National Maritime Intelligence Center, MD 1 vacancy * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may or may not be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations, command policy and available command funding. * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Excepted * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) * 2210 Information Technology Management * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information * Drug test Yes * Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk * Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness * National security * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number DEST-12700175-25-MAF * Control number 832701500 Help This job is open to * The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles and all U.S. citizens Help Duties * You will be expected to independently administer information technology (IT) systems to ensure effective system operation and be able to research and implement solutions and/or new technologies. * You will plan and carry out difficult and complex assignments utilizing information technology (IT) systems and services to include installation, operation, and maintenance of automated communications systems and other desktop technologies. * You will perform the installation, configuration, customization, and testing of systems and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) applications. * You will create custom application patches based on source code repositories. * You will maintain a software development environment consisting of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Apple macOS systems that includes support infrastructure such as network switches, file servers, and hypervisors. * You will develop integration, testing, and deployment plans, and execute those plans as necessary. * You will be responsible for installing and testing system security configuration, monitoring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining workstation and server hardware and software. * You will develop and maintain technical and operational documentation to support hardware/software lifecycle (installation, operation, change, and removal). Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * 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 * You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume. * 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 pass the test. You will be subject to random testing. * You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment. * 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. * All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. * This position requires a periodic polygraph examination. * This position may require a two-year DCIPS trial period requirement. * This position has been designated as a Cyber IT/CSWF position. * Must meet qualification requirements of the specialty area assigned as delineated in Appendix 4 of SECNAV M-5239.2; see Additional Information section. Qualifications Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to the competencies listed above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: * Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems to ensure functionality, performance, and availability of services;
* Perform the installation, configuration, customization, and testing of systems and desktop Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) applications;
* Develop, recommend, and implement strategy and design for installation and configuration of hardware and software to meet current and future requirements;
* Provide technical guidance and advice integrating systems into the information technology (IT) architecture of an organization;
* Verify application and systems to meet security compliance through review of security scans and security technical implementation guides (STIGs).
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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Education N/A Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions. Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. This position has been designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position in specialty area 451 System Administrator and as a condition of employment incumbents of the position are required to comply with the DON Cyber IT/CSWF Program requirements of SEC