The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. The IT Specialist (Sys Admin) is responsible for ensuring the availability and functionality of the Museum's IT systems. In the position, you will: Install, configure, troubleshoot, test and maintain hardware and software to ensure the availability and functionality of NMAAHC's IT systems. Perform administrative duties related to the system administration of IT systems, that include participation in system development lifecycle processes for new or modified systems; assist with licensing renewals and replacements. Perform research and provide oversight of contract vendors performing work on smaller IT contracts, purchase orders, and/or task orders. Assist in conducting studies or analysis on existing and new systems that encompass one or more areas of IT (security, applications, LAN/WAN, customer support, audio/video, etc.); participate in identifying operational improvements, developing and maintaining the enterprise architecture; and perform a variety of telecommunication control functions. Assist with management of IT property inventory and accounting for equipment throughout the museum. Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website.

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