IT Systems Administrator 2025P-0059
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We are looking for an IT Systems Administrator who will provide comprehensive systems administration, configuration management, and infrastructure support for the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Interior Business Center (IBC) Human Resources Directorate (HRD) applications and environments. The Administrator ensures the availability, performance, and security of HRD’s enterprise systems—including the Federal Personnel and Payroll System (FPPS), Quicktime, NextFPPS, ServiceNow, and WebTA—supporting over 300,000 federal users.
This position is responsible for managing day-to-day technical operations, performing system configuration and patch management, supporting continuity of operations (COOP) and business continuity exercises, and maintaining compliance with DOI IT security and lifecycle policies. The IT Systems Administrator will collaborate with developers, database administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and program managers to maintain a secure, high-performing, and resilient technical environment that underpins HRD’s mission-critical HR and payroll systems.
The ideal candidate is an experienced system administrator with strong troubleshooting skills, a solid understanding of mainframe and distributed systems, and familiarity with both legacy and modernized architectures.
IT Systems Administrator Day-to-Day Activities:
- Manage server configuration, availability, and performance.
- Apply security patches and updates.
- Perform incident management and system monitoring.
- Support continuity of operations (COOP) activities.
- Assist with technical refreshment and preventive maintenance.
Job Features
| Job Category | IT |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Engineering. | Familiarity with PowerShell, Bash scripting, and Active Directory. |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 5+ years of experience in Windows/Linux administration. |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience applying patch management best practices. |
| DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS | Experience with DOI or similar federal IT environments. | CompTIA Security+ or Network+ certification. | Familiarity with ServiceNow and enterprise monitoring tools. |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTS | Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. |