Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis and System Administration)

Quick Facts

• Role: Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis and System Administration)

Description

Support laboratory IT by integrating facility management/control systems with IT infrastructure and providing system administration for server-based laboratory activities. Participate in system development or redevelopment projects, performing analysis, design, and implementation phases, often as an independent project leader. Coach and mentor junior team members while continuously improving technical knowledge and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Integrate facility management/control systems with IT systems and infrastructure
• Administer laboratory server systems and related IT activities
• Contribute to and/or lead system development and redevelopment projects
• Provide guidance across analysis, design, and implementation phases
• Work independently on projects to ensure successful implementation
• Maintain current knowledge across evolving technologies and apply it to mission support
• Lead, coach, and encourage team members as needed
• Assist, instruct, and advise junior team members in system administration and maintenance

Requirements

• US Citizen or US National
• Selective Service registration (if applicable) and compliant status
• Satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Completion of a one-year probationary period (unless previously served)
• Direct Deposit for federal payments
• Successful pass of E-Verify employment verification
• Enrollment in Continuous Vetting (USDA requirement)

Qualifications (GS-13)

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including:
• Evaluating technology requirements and business processes
• Recommending system upgrades, resource planning, and operational improvements
• Maintaining virtual infrastructure security hardening and compliance
• Administering information systems (user accounts, access, software installations, updates, hardware/software troubleshooting)
• Serving as a technical advisor on technology and security to implement new systems and improve integration

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.