IT Specialist (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION)
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range & Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Anniston Army Depot is located in Anniston, Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain chain halfway between Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL off Interstate 20. The Depot is the largest employer in Calhoun County.
Major duties
Provide technical support to customers who need advice, assistance, and training in applying hardware and software systems. Provide requirement analysis, design, implementation, deployment, documentation and maintenance of various applications. Develop the strategy for optimal use of server software, to include VMWARE, Microsoft Windows Server, Unix, Linux, SQL and Oracle Apply Information Assurance (IA) policies, principles and practices in the delivery of IT services
What you need to qualify
THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE SOLICITATION - These positions are being advertised through the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities. Under this authority, competitive rating/ranking and veterans' preference procedures do not apply Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for IT Specialist (Systems Administration): Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Perform the maintenance of server files, databases, applications and other related software. Monitor and analyze system performance and correct deficiencies. Experience in Information Technology security principles and methods to configure, purchase and install new equipment. Provide technical support to customers who need advice, assistance and training regarding server issues. Extensive and current knowledge working with IT requirements in and industrial environment. Demonstrates skills in applying patches, Security Technical Implementation Guides ( STIGS), Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVAs), and upgrades to IT Army servers/Appliances. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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 recommendation.
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