APPLICATION ADMINISTRATOR - Military Veterans
at Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
Job Summary: Applications Administrator is a key technology contributor with a core focus of applying and supporting technology to deliver business capabilities. Responsible for supporting a number of diverse application systems across multiple subsets of functional business areas within the Enterprise to include but not limited to Merchandise Systems E-Commerce Supply Chain Systems Store Systems Point of Sale POS Financial Systems Human Capital Applications Hospitality Property Management EDI RIB Services and Release Management Automation Support SharePoint Identity Management Service Desk Applications Asset Management etc. Responsible for the operational maintenance support information assurance and lifecycle management of line-of-business applications within their area of responsibility as well as the implementation of new application features and upgrades.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Incumbents of this position must be U.S. Citizens
- Installs and configures application software.
- Sets/manages application parameters.
- Troubleshoots technical application problems and coordinates resolution of problems with other support groups.
- Monitor and coordinate application software and databases as well as upgrades to the production and test environments.
- Ensure that all changes to systems are captured and document information security and compliance requirements.
- Ensure/implement the application of Information Security/Information Assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of Systems, Applications and/or Services (Hardware & Software).
- Prioritize and respond to Service Desk requests within the parameters set forth by NEXCOM SLAs.
- Monitors applications, databases, interfaces, etc. Analyzes and recommends fixes/enhancements to systems.
- Point of contact between Vendors, Functional Users, Database Administrators, Systems Administrators, and Helpdesk for all application functionality and configuration.
- Ensures IT CSC Helpdesk is trained and enabled to provide Level 1 end user support for existing and new applications, continuously shifting support
and knowledge to Level 1 as applicable.
- Obtains regular processing reports to check for errors, assess/analyze errors and distinguishes between databases, application and customized application problems.
- Troubleshoots technical applications problems and coordinates resolution of problems with other support groups.
- Monitor, coordinate, and install application software patches, cyclical releases and major upgrades to the production and test environments.
- Assist in providing supporting documentation for Applications.
- Perform impact analysis on all patches prior to installation.
- Assist in implementation of security strategy for application level access based on NEXCOM information technology security requirements.
- Monitor applications for performance problems.
- Provides technical support for interfaces.
- Provides technical guidance and support to systems analysis and design projects.
- Distinguish between database, application and/or systems related problems.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Cybersecurity Workforce Certifications Requirements:
The selected candidate will also need to meet the following requirements as a condition of employment to comply with the SECNAV M-5239.2 Department of Navy (DON) Cyberspace Information Technology (Cyber IT) And Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Management and Qualification Manual.
By meeting these requirements and credentials, both civilians and military personnel transitioning back to civilian employment are able to demonstrate they have the training and experience necessary to perform the duties outlined for this position.
This position is designated IT-2 (Non-critical Sensitive) and has been designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce Cyber IT/CSWF position in specialty area 451.
Incumbents of this position are required to meet the following requirements:
1. Earn and maintain appropriate credentials from the Cyber IT/CSWF Qualification Matrix.
2. Participate annually in continuous learning activities as dictated by Cyber IT/CSWF.
3. Possess and/or maintain current, one of the following credentials:
o Education (at least one of the following): A degree from a qualifying program from accredited university
o Training: At least one of the accepted training courses listed on , Navy COOL - System Administrator Qualification Matrix (osd.mil)
o Certification: NEXCOM preferred certification is CompTIA Security . Candidates without the required certification may be placed into this job, but must obtain the required certification within 6 months of appointment; failure to obtain this requirement will result in termination of employment. If employment is terminated within the probation period, the candidate will be required to reimburse NEXCOM for any certification and certification examination expenses.
4. Possess or obtain Operating System/Computing Environment Certificate
5. A Signed Privileged Access Statement
Requirements
Qualified candidates must be U.S. Citizens.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 3 years experience in administrative, technical or investigative work which demonstrated the ability and aptitudes required to perform technical, managerial or analytical work involving management information systems.
OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EDUCATION: One year related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience up to a maximum of a 4 year bachelors degree for 3 years of general experience.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 3 years of progressive experience in the following: Experience in business and systems design and implementation. Standard development processes, operating systems, database languages, and programming languages and tools. Hands on experience with application administration functionality and software release management toolset.
SECNAV M-5239.2, DoN, Information Assurance (IA) Workforce Manual requires incumbents of this position to possess and maintain current, two types of certifications as follows:
IA Certification: CompTIA Security , GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP). NEXCOM preferred certification is: Security
Technical Certification: Operating System/Computing Environment (OS/CE) certificate of training as dictated by Supervisor and approved by Command Cyber IT/CSWF-PM.
Candidates without the required certification may be placed into this job, but must obtain the required certification within 6 months of appointment; failure to obtain this requirement will result in termination of employment.
Continuous Learning:
DOD requires 20 hours of Continuous Learning each calendar year. This requirement is in addition to any industry certification Continuous Learning requirement. [Note: DOD 20 hours Annually - Industry certification Continuous Learning may be applied towards DOD 20 hour annual requirement.
However, not all DOD Continuous Learning hours can be applied to industry certification Continuous Learning requirement, check with certification agency on what may be accepted.
This position in accordance with SECNAV M-5510.30 will require a favorable Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI).
Virginia Beach, VA
WELCOME TO Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)!
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is the headquarters for the worldwide NEXCOM Enterprise and is one of 11 commands under the Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP).
NEXCOM offers exciting opportunities to join a unique provider of goods and services to Navy Sailors and their families around the world. We are a $2+B enterprise, operating over 300 Navy Exchange retail locations and 100 Navy Hospitality locations around the US and in 13 foreign countries, on nearly 100 Naval Bases globally. Our NEX oversees the operation and management of retail stores, food services, hotels, auto shops, and other services.
NEXCOM oversees six primary business programs:
- Navy Exchange (NEX) Retail Stores and Services
- NEXCOM Hospitality Group
- Uniform Program Management Office (UPMO)
- Navy Clothing Textile and Research Facility (NCTRF)
- Ships Stores Program
- Telecommunications Program Office (TPO)
With the exception of the Ships Store Program, the NEXCOM Enterprise conducts its operations as a federal non-appropriated funded instrumentality. As such, the command is self-supporting with 70 percent of its profits given to Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs and the remaining 30 percent reinvested in NEX buildings and equipment.
NEXCOM is a military organization and is subject to congressional legislation as well as oversight from the Department of the Navy. NEXCOM’s parent command is the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP).
The NEXCOM Enterprise boasts over 14,000 civilian associates in a wide variety of jobs worldwide, over 40 percent of whom are military affiliated as either family members or veterans. The bulk of NEXCOM’s workforce is comprised of government non-appropriated civilians, many of whom are also military affiliated as either family members or veterans. This combination of military leadership and civilian business expertise enables NEXCOM to perform its unique mission for the Navy.
Our mission is to provide authorized customers’ quality goods and services at a savings and to support Navy quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists, veterans, DoD civilians and families
Remember, you will come for our benefits but you will stay for the mission!