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IT Specialist (Systems Administration)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Posted today
Hybrid Silver Spring, MD $122K – $187K Apply by Jul 2, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Information Management Office (IMO), with 2 vacancies in Silver Spring, MD. This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS-26-12992815-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
What You'll Do
- →As an IT Specialist (Systems Administration), you will perform the following duties: Serve as a Systems Administrator for the Information Management Office (IMO), responsible for the installation, operation, management and utilization of Information Technology (IT) systems and software/hardware solutions.
- →Identify and implement procedures to resolve diagnostic, monitoring and performance issues.
- →Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the infrastructure systems.
- →Provide expertise on guidelines and processes concerning the operation, implementation and use of information technology systems, services, and activities.
- →Serve as a technical authority providing advice on IT methodology and techniques.
- →Lead and manage IT projects, collaborate with IT and business teams assessing new technologies, methods, and approaches to modernize and improve existing Infrastructure solutions.
- →CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be able to obtain and maintain Microsoft Windows Systems Administration certification.
- →This vacancy is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at midnight Eastern Time on the day this application limit is reached regardless of the closing date specified in this vacancy announcement.
- →Any application received prior to midnight Eastern Time of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered.
- →You are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application should the vacancy close earlier than stated in this announcement due to the applicant limit being reached.
- →Supporting documents will not be accepted once the vacancy announcement closes.
Requirements
- ✓This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS).
- ✓Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.
- ✓The ZP-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14.
- ✓Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
- ✓More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
- ✓Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required.
- ✓Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
- ✓This position requires Moderate Risk Security Clearance.
- ✓Background investigation will be required.
- ✓Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8299c1a0-3b01-49fd-b3aa-858cf86b0cd2
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