IT II

At a junior level:

• Administers, develops, runs tests on, implements, and maintains operating system and related software.

• Establishes and implements standards for computer operations for compatibility between hardware and software, according to specifications and parameters.

• Troubleshoots and resolves software, operating system, and networking problems. Schedules, performs, and monitors system backups and, when necessary, performs data recoveries.

• Responsibilities differ from those of an Operating Systems Programmer in that the Systems Administrator is not responsible for altering operating system's software codes. Recommends hardware and software upgrades according to growth statistics and disk space forecasts.

• Schedules, plans, and performs system upgrades, including coordinating the transition from test to production environments.

• Schedules tasks using software support tools and scripts.

• Configures hardware, such as workstations, printers, servers, and tape devices.

• Provides technical support for system users.

• Travels to other Government agencies and contractor locations for design and test reviews, briefings to industry, conferences, and meetings related to RVE integration and test programs.

• Supports monthly status reports on Ground System Development activity and document lessons learned.