IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC) Full Time

To qualify for a : IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC) – GS – 2210 – 12 , your qualifications must include: A. Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience are identified in the Major Duties section of this vacancy announcement and may also include: principles and methods for integrating information system components system administration methods and procedures IT security principles and methods Windows Server system security methods and procedures IS equipment characteristics and networking technologies agency mission, objectives, terminology, and management practices test and evaluation procedures analysis and evaluation methods maintain server integrity and availability optimize systems performance mitigate security vulnerabilities initiate corrective or preventive actions such as increasing memory to improve performance plan and coordinate installation of new equipment and new / upgraded products develop and translate project requirements recommend additional components to improve overall systems performance monitor and troubleshoot systems provide on-the-job training for lower graded Windows Server system administrators participate in teams or ad hoc groups working towards a common goal prepare and present studies, reports and briefings represent the organization in interactions with other organizations 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.