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Information Technology Specialist (System Admin)

Department of Defense
Department of Defense Education Activity
Information Technology Division
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Summary

About the Position:
This position is with the DoDEA Information Technology Division's Global Operations Branch located at Camp Lejeune, NC.

This position may be eligible for situational telework as determined by the agency policy

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation position.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
01/22/2026 to 01/26/2026
Salary
$89,508 - $116,362 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Camp Lejeune, NC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 5% of the time for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NC7X-26-12868790
Control number
854788600

Duties

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  • Daily operation and performance monitoring of server systems, mass storage technologies, data protection, e-mail flow, database replication and client access experience.
  • Initial investigation of operational anomalies or challenges.
  • Operation, monitoring, and maintenance of all Identity and Access Management Services.
  • Manages accounts, network rights and access to systems and equipment.
  • Implements standard corrective measures, as such are available, to resolve hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.
  • Ensure that all IT systems security requirements related to physical, personnel, and information security are accomplished.
  • Plans, schedules, and executes the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems, and applications software.
  • Provide feedback to IT management regarding system's performance and emergent issues, particularly issues affecting operational availability, volatility, and instability.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • One year trial or probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
  • This position requires a Tier 3 (T3) investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • This position requires the incumbent to achieve Foundational Qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment and Residential qualification requirements within 12 months.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. 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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Identifying server performance, availability, capacity or configuration problems. Performing system administrator functions across server operating systems. Remediating security vulnerabilities or risks. Ensuring devices are secure and compliant with IT policies utilizing a cloud-based endpoint management tool such as Microsoft Intune. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:

1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others.

(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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation.

(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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information.

(4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some positions allow substitution of education for specialized experience. For this position there is no substitution of education for specialized experience, you must meet the specialized experience to be found qualified.

Additional information

  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton ra@dodea.edu
  • This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume package(resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation for Cyber Workforce Positions. Your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a selection is made..

Department of Defense Education Activity

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), as one of only two Federally-operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD). DoDEA is globally positioned, operating 160 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA employs approximately 15,000 employees who serve more than 72,000 children of active duty military and DoD civilian families. DoDEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
DoDEA Headquarters
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22311
US

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