IT Specialist; SYSADMIN

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• Preforms technical and analytical work in the planning, development, integration, utilization or modification of communications network systems, facilities, and procedures
• Develops project plans involving long‑term technical goals of DLA Information Operations
• Responsible for determining the gaps between the current and the target architecture and developing plans for transition to target architectures
• Preforms short and long‑range agency‑level VTC and SV reviews, analyses to resolve complex communication problems
• Analyzes, evaluates, and advises on current and predicted future operational, technical, and data views of the communication network

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty:
  Set Schedule
• Security Requirements:
  Non‑Critical Sensitive, Secret Access
• Appointment subject to favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks may result in removal
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement:
  Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status:
  Yes
• Selectees are required to have a REAL  other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./real‑ more information.
• This position may be transitioning to DISA in Fiscal Year 2027; the selected candidate may be reassigned to DISA with the position in FY 27.

To qualify for an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN) your qualifications must include:

• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, directly in or related to this position. For GS‑13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time‑in‑grade (GS positions only), time‑after‑competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the cut‑off/closing date of the announcement.
• Creditable Specialized Experience Includes:
  • Responsible for creating/updating network maps; configuring and maintaining LAN management equipment; analyzing requests for additional services for compliance with directives and submitting recommendations for approval/disapproval
  • Analyzes network requirements and maintains network architecture and infrastructure, involving configuration and optimization of the communications and data network by analyzing network workload and monitoring network capacity and performance
  • Develops documents and proposes VTC/SV development and technical refresh projects or reviews proposed project packages to determine adequacy, need, potential costs/benefits and provide implementation recommendations

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type and status of the position. Contact the hiring agency for specific benefits information.

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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug‑free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre‑employment, reasonable‑suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing. Candidates tentatively selected for employment in testing‑designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment; refusal or a positive test will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six‑month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the test.

DLA tests for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, fentanyl, nor fentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana, which is a Schedule‑I drug under Federal law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology