Systems Administrator

United States | Aug. 28, 2026

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Company: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Salary: $121,785 - $187,093

Type: Onsite

Employment: Full-time

Description: The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, security, and operational maintenance of diverse Windows and Cloud Services. This role directly supports the Office of Information Systems Management (OISM) services and NIST Mission Essential Functions, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the NIST OISM and National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) infrastructure. Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as: providing system administration and development for Hybrid Cloud Services. Specifically: Implementing lifecycle management for IT assets provisioned through the system, including creating and scheduling reports. Performing Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) service management to include Incident, Problem, and Change management. Providing functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation for server systems. Assisting in designing, writing, testing, and debugging PowerShell, Ansible, Python or similar automation languages 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 qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

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