It Specialist; Systems Administration

Job Summary

National Guard IT Specialist (Systems Administration), Position Description Number D2489P01, part of G6 Nebraska Army National Guard.

Lincoln, NE. Salary: $68,545 - $97,867 per year. Pay grade: GS 9-11.

• Manage all assigned servers and server resources, including capacity monitoring, performance analysis, problem diagnosis, backup and recovery procedures, installation, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems and layered software packages.
• Conduct hardware and software audits, maintain system configurations, and ensure compliance with Army and DOD standards.
• Monitor server performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability, and implement security procedures and tools.
• Resolve inquiries and problems concerning access, use, and availability of datacenter technologies; provide technical assistance and training to users.
• Analyze and resolve system malfunctions, adjust equipment configurations, recommend acquisitions, and troubleshoot hardware/software interface issues.
• Maintain liaison with counterparts at other commands/installations for troubleshooting assistance and researching available products and state‑of‑the‑art technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Mandatory membership in the Nebraska National Guard.
• Male applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• May be required to complete a probationary period.
• Direct deposit mandatory.

• National Guard membership required (Title 32 excepted service). Candidates must be eligible for immediate membership.
• Maximum military grade E9/CW5/O3; minimum E4/WO1/O1. Compatible military grade and assignment required before the effective date of appointment.
• At least 1 year of experience at the previous lower grade or equivalent in general and specialized experience categories (GS‑09: logic translation, GS‑11: analysis of system components, scheduling of programs, efficiency planning).
• Education:
  
  Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management, or equivalent coursework providing at least 24 semester hours in relevant fields.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and service status. Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.