IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN), Position Description Number PDD1617P01 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard. Major duties: As a IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN), GS-2210-12, you will serve as the technical expert and project leader for information technology (IT) systems administration. The systems administered involve multiple computers running multiple operating systems. The incumbent is responsible for the planning and coordinating the installation, testing, system security configuration and monitoring, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of all server hardware and software. Due to the unique mission of the cNAF, this PD cannot be used in any other organization. --Serves as project leader responsible for developing, assigning, and coordinating duties and projects for systems administrators. The project members are specifically assigned to one or more of the multiple system platforms located within an Air Operations Center (AOC) Weapon System. --Develops, modifies, and tests overall system backup and recovery strategies for all systems. --Serves as the technical expert and focal point for installation, configuration and testing of hardware and software associated with multiple operating systems and computer platforms. Provides technical assistance and analysis to other IT personnel involved in system design, programming, database performance, and adapting commercially available software. Determines equipment requirements, communications, and interfaces with other systems. Evaluates machine usage based on current usage patterns and develops plans for the acquisition of hardware and software needed to support future IT requirements. --Serves as the senior systems administrator responsible for planning, coordinating, modifying, implementing, and troubleshooting to support customer needs. Work pertains to the administration of all systems including ensuring the efficient integration between systems as well as compatibility with local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) infrastructure. --Analyzes, evaluates, and recommends hardware/software changes to various computer systems. Considers factors such as compatibility with standard systems, conversion or implementation costs, and impact on existing equipment. --Develops guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), bulletins and flyers concerning the operation/use of C4 systems, services, and activities. Provides interpretations of higher authority regulations and guidance concerning IT system activities/services and coordinates with internal departments and external agencies concerning the resolution of problem areas encountered. Advises staff on issues pertaining to operating systems and hardware status. --Plans and schedules the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems, and software applications. Directs testing of Special Program Office (SPO) provided software. Develops, documents, coordinates, updates and validates the AOG Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) procedures for system disaster recovery. --Implements operating system releases and maintains the operational status of systems. --Performs security management in accordance with NGB, AOC SPO, and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) regulations and state policies. Develops and analyzes local policies regarding system access, network rights, and physical access to systems and equipment. --Develops policy for all systems storage requirements throughout the AOG. Designs and modifies the storage structure and correlation between systems. Modifies system parameters on multiple operating systems, integrating the use of Storage Area Networks (SAN), to achieve maximum system efficiency. Analyzes system operations to identify bottlenecks and takes action to resolve problems and ensure optimal performance and consistency. --Troubleshoots problems and implements changes on multiple computer platforms. Diagnose system failures to isolate source of problems between equipment, system software, and application programs. When problems are found, modifies code, devises fixes, documents problems and advises AOC Help Desk or other outside party. Interacts with peers and vendors to resolve hardware and software problems and reports unresolved problems to the appropriate party. --Coordinates with specialists and managers at higher levels to obtain information for interfacing with systems at those levels and to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of information technology. Serves as the organization authoritative expert at meetings and seminars designed to arrive at solutions for mutual systems administration problems. --Manages the Group Emissions Security (EMSEC) program. Coordinates with Base EMSEC Manager to conduct periodic EMSEC inspections. Incorporates EMSEC requirements and considerations into plans for modification of existing systems and plans for future facilities and systems. Conducts EMSEC customer Education. --Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Military Grades: E3- E8 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 3. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. 4. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. 5. Wear of the military uniform is MANDATORY. 6. Participation in direct deposit is MANDATORY. 7. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.