Systems Administrator (Cybersecurity / National Guard Dual-Status Technician)

Quick Facts

• Dual-status Title 32 National Guard technician role (military membership required)
• Systems administration supervisory position for C4IM services under the CIO/G6/J6
• SECRET clearance and IA Manager Level 3 certifications required within 6 months

Description

Lead and supervise systems administration for a statewide National Guard IT environment, accountable for planning, coordinating, installing, securing, monitoring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining server hardware and software across physical and virtual platforms. Provide executive leadership for daily delivery of C4IM services, set performance standards, and ensure efficient system integration and compatibility within the network infrastructure. Resolve datacenter technology access, use, and availability issues and develop automated systems to improve performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, modify, implement, and troubleshoot server and datacenter systems to meet customer needs
• Oversee installation, testing, security configuration, monitoring, operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Provide technical assistance to users to minimize disruptions
• Enforce hardware and software configuration standards and compatibility across systems
• Develop and test system backup and recovery strategies
• Configure workstation security parameters and manage access/network rights/physical access
• Resolve application/hardware/OS faults and remove malware
• Provide supervision: set performance standards, evaluate performance, approve work plans and schedules, and take corrective action
• Coordinate with other supervisors/managers on changes affecting IT services

Requirements

• Michigan Army National Guard membership required; excepted service dual-status technician with compatible military assignment prior to placement
• Must be able to wear the military uniform
• Selective Service registration required for eligible males born after 12/31/1959
• Pass background investigation (federal employment suitability)
• May be required to complete a trial period
• Direct deposit mandatory; valid civilian driver’s license required
• Obtain and maintain SECRET clearance
• Complete required training/certifications within 6 months per DoDI 8140 and DoD 8570.01M (IA Manager Level 3)
• Provide work history dates and hours per week; keep resume to 2 pages
• No education substitution allowed

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. federal benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position held.