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Federal government of the United States

IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK SERVICES/SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION)

Federal government of the United States, Air City, New York, United States

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. THIS National Guard position is for an IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK SERVICES/SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION), Position Description Number T6324000 and is part of the 224 ADG, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. Overview

Accepting applications: Open & closing dates 10/15/2025 to 10/30/2025 Salary: $88,621 to – $115,213 per year (Pay scale & grade GS 12) Location: 1 vacancy – Rome, NY (Remote job, No Telework eligible, No Travel Required; Occasional travel – you may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed) Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule, Full-time Service, Excepted Promotion potential 12 Duties

As an IT Specialist (Network Services/Systems Administration), GS-2210-12, you will serve as the senior system administrator providing planning, directing, and coordinating of Command and Control (C2) missions systems’ installation, maintenance, and support. You will serve as the lead system administrator, trainer, and supervisor, and provide Information Assurance (IA) support. Requirements

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a 2‑year trial period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver’s license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. The employee’s normal duty days and hours may require rotating shifts and/or days. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial vehicles and aircraft to perform temporary duty. The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Employee must obtain and maintain Security certification and may be required to obtain and maintain Linux or other certifications (I.A.W., DoD 8570 and local requirements). This is a drug‑testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. 3 years’ experience with the Linux operating system is highly desirable. Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, and/or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1‑year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Must have experience with a broad range of IT principles, methods, advancements, policies, systems concepts and analysis, design, development, testing, and applications to include hardware and software. Must have experience and skill in supporting the parent organization’s and subordinate organizations’ network architecture, topology, and protocols; ability to study existing architecture of installation systems and test possible enhancements. Must have knowledge of, and skill to install and maintain software and hardware, control current versions and future releases of application software, and document the physical configuration of the organization’s information systems and command and control (C2) systems. Must be able to review and coordinate contractor‑related requests and to serve as a consultant on IT projects. Must have the ability to provide expert technical advice, guidance and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT and C2 issues. Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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