Information Technology Specialist (Security/System Administration)

About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the 52nd Signal Battalion, Stuttgart, Germany. The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months with possible extensions up to 5 years.

Serves as custodian of the largest Communications Security (COMSEC) Account in the European theater, and as a Two-Person Control (TPC) Team Member.

Performs and runs database backups, computer system diagnostics, database optimization, system files management, and system accreditation.

Installs, configures, and maintains devices and workstations, and installs software and computer peripherals supporting the COMSEC material control system (CMCS).

Maintains the secured automation program within the MGC to ensure systems are in compliance with Army regulations and higher headquarters policies and procedures.

Supports, installs, and manages information assurance vulnerability alert (IAVA)security measures to protect the network, software, and hardware.

Prepares and submits comprehensive reports and briefings for inspections, recommendation for improvements, and solutions for the various aspects of physical security.