information technology

This position is assigned to Fleet and Family Readiness program; Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (CNREURAFCENT) at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Italy. The incumbent works closely with the Navy Computer Telecommunications Station (NCTS) & Information System Department (N6) to procure, implement, integrate, operate, maintain, and support all Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Information Technology to include, Point of Sale, Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) & "legacy" networks.

• Receives, responds to, resolves, and documents help desk calls.
• Isolates problems between hardware, system software, application, peripherals, and network devices.
• Coordinates with departmental program managers to resolve program specific issues.
• Serves as a monitor and/or operations trouble-shooter.
• Monitors Retail/Resale computer equipment and provides remedial support in troubleshooting and correcting error conditions and system inefficiencies.
• Recovers data in the event of a hardware or software failure.
• Ensures the customer receives a full explanation of the problem and resolution, and provides training and/or guidance to prevent reoccurrence.
• Completes the process by documenting actions in the department help desk database or standard operating procedures.

• Performs hardware and software installs, upgrades and patches.
• Works closely with vendors, program managers, NCTS & N-6 personnel, and users to resolve issues and ensure successful project implementations.
• Travels to different duty sites from the normal duty location to perform hardware and/or software installations and/or upgrades, assess project status and provide IT support when needed.
• Acts as a site point of contact (POC) for implementation of new IT based projects, when required.

• Modifies system components as necessary to comply with revised policies and procedures as well as approved user recommendations.
• Designs audit routines to test and validate data integrity.
• Maintains a physical inventory of all hardware and software; assists in IT systems life cycle management.
• Ensures all appropriate forms and documentation are on file.
• Monitors maintenance contracts for renewal and submits Purchase Request for support as required.
• Obtains approval from all required sources.
• Documents and analyzes currently deployed NAF information systems to fully capture scale, capability and risk, using industry standards and models, Department of Navy (DON), Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and other Cyber Security policies and practices.

• Serves as a primary or backup systems administrator/technician for all computer and telecommunication systems (such as Micros, Payroll systems, Food Trak Inventory Control System, Qubica, RecTrac, CYMS, and SAP.
• Performs account management, system monitoring, data backup, and software/hardware maintenance as necessary.
• Performs routine assessments, maintains proficiency in all MWR computer systems.