System Engineer Jobs in Laredo, TX (NOW HIRING)

Telework Eligible

No

Major Duties

• Performs a wide range of duties to include plans, analysis, development, and coordination, as well as evaluation of current NSEP and contingency telecommunications plans (D-16-1).
• Serves as the primary subject matter technical expert and directly leads IT and Information Management system administration and management for the assigned site.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Ground Entry Point (GEP).
• Serves as the primary IT technical expert for the assigned site, providing full-spectrum support for desktops, laptops, printers, VoIP, VTC, and mission-critical information systems.
• Manages HF, VHF, UHF, Ku-band SATCOM, and RF-over-fiber systems. Leads setup, configuration, operation, and maintenance of radio and satellite communications networks.
• Develops and implements IT and telecommunications plans, strategic initiatives, and continuity support procedures.
• Advises senior leaders on system limitations, policy implementation, and operational impacts. Supports national-level guidance integration and manages major communications programs for the division.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for a IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Experience designing, integrating, and managing complex telecommunications systems including SATCOM (Ku-band), HF/VHF/UHF radio networks, RF-over-fiber architectures, and multi-path high-availability transport networks (99.999% uptime). Experience providing full-spectrum IT systems administration-desktops, laptops, VoIP, VTC, network equipment, system configuration, and executive-level technical support-while ensuring operational readiness of IT and communications systems supporting continuity operations, contingency missions, or high-visibility executive environments. Experience developing and implementing long-range telecommunications strategies, continuity communications plans, enterprise architecture designs, bandwidth/gap analyses, system architecture designs, bandwidth/gap analyses, system. 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. The incumbent will be designated Non-Combat Essential (NCE). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent may be required to deploy, within CONUS only, via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EE position must arrange for a military deployment waiver from the Reserve Unit, which will remain in effect while assigned to the EE position. This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EE position. An NCE employee could be deployed to support emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief, or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States that are not considered "combat" locations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location.