IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as the subject matter expert for the Division and provides oversight of technical and cybersecurity requirements and management of J-8 Warfighting and Analysis Division (WAD) integrated computing environment. . Responsibilities As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Designing, building, testing, integration, operation, maintenance, and refreshing of J-8 WAD's mission system, the Joint Staff Analytic Suite (JSAS). Tracks and fulfills administrative requirements (standard operating procedures, etc.),and coordinates the software and hardware purchasing plan: research, recommendation, and procurement actions that pertain to both immediate-action repair/maintenance and future network and data architecture modernization. Provides cybersecurity for all other J-8 operated mission/information systems to include WAD's JSAS, Forces Division's Automated Forces For (AFF) and Joint Capabilities Division's Knowledge Management /Decision Support (KM/DS). Serves as a J-8 Directorate Technical Validator; reviews, or has awareness of, all J-8 above standard software and IT hardware technical requirements and requests. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Applying systems administration and systems engineering theories, concepts, and methods to design, recommend, procure, test, integrate, operate, manage and maintain hardware/software replacement or upgrade to meet current and future requirements; Understanding IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices to design, build, operate, maintain, adapt, support, and recapitalize Directorate IT infrastructure to support large-scale modeling and simulation across multiple controlled areas; Preparing IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices to design, build, operate, maintain, adapt, support, and recapitalize Directorate IT infrastructure; Recognizing modeling and simulation workflow including post-processing of large-scale data. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210 series. :Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Education Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information. For more information, please visit Other Notes: In accordance with DoDD 8410.01, "Cyberspace Workforce Management," and DOD 8570.01-M, the position requires an Information Assurance Management (IAM) III certification, preferably the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP). Incumbent should expect to spend 1-14 hours per week on relevant training, study, or professional activities to maintain the certification. Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Created: 2026-04-10