IT SPECIALIST (SYSTEM ADMIN)-NTE

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Resource Management, Yokota AB, Japan. This is a Temporary Full-Time position, guaranteed 40 hours a week. (Not to exceed 14-JUN-2027)

Provides technical support to the 374th Force Support Squadron to ensure proper functional use of IT equipment and programs and to preclude undue interruptions to IT services. Work involves the management of the IT system administration, IT network services and security, which includes +200 software systems and + 10 commercial systems loaded on +800 computer units, for +400 users, in over 43 locations on and off Yokota AB. Responsibilities include planning, designing, coordinating, purchasing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware and software systems; and implementing new updates, repairs, and additions to commercial IT systems, including networks, in order to meet AF requirements and standards. Helps to ensure business systems are up to date and configured/optimized in accordance with current AF requirements and initiatives. Aids in developing, planning, and executing IT projects. Assists in building, installing, configuring, optimizing, and managing networks and network components; network monitoring; and diagnosing and resolving network problems. Installs cable and connects LAN/WAN/WIFI computer workstations to support WAN/LAN/WIFI environments. Installs and maintains hardware, software, and network devices for all computer users. Resolves interface and interoperability problems. Maintains inter-connectivity between 374 FSS's specialized and nonspecialized systems, and other local and remote systems. Establishes TCP/IP and DHCP connectivity with other systems and base and remote e-mail. Provides technical training assistance to users to assist the user in effectively using the systems. Serves as a consultant for all computer users. Ensures all equipment is maintained pursuant to DoD and USAF requirements. Coordinates with other base/DOD agencies as well as contractors to ensure compliance standards are met, and serves as liaison between users and commercial technical support. Manages supplies to support office and common-use peripheral equipment. Performs scheduled backups and equipment inventories. Collects management information data on system operation. Works under the direct supervision of the IT System supervisor, who defines the employee's scope of work responsibilities, objectives, priorities, and deadlines. Ensures the thorough application of information security & information assurance policies, principles, and practices. Implements security plans, procedures, and training to comply with Wing, Air Force, and Department of Defense standards. Conducts Client System Administrator (CSA) training for functional area. Monitors CSA notices and initiates directed actions as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned. Position is a position of trust. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12983423