Summary You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC) in the Information Technology Services Department of the FLT NUMER OCEANGPHY METEO CTR. Responsibilities You will perform operating systems analysis, design, and programming in support of operational and developmental users of FNMOC largescale computers while providing continuous support for the Reachback Operations for the IT Services Department. You will be responsible for coding, testing, operational integration, documentation, analysis and design for new systems and major modifications to operating system-related functions. You will survey users to develop requirements definitions, preparing system specifications, and performing genera! and detailed level system designs. You will perform unit and systems testing, coordinate integration of modifications into the operational systems and maintain numerous programs including (PERL, C, AND Kom Shell). You will perform installation, upgrading and enhancement of operational software utilized in the monitoring of systems architectures and applications. You will conduct new product evaluations, provide recommendations, prepare systems requirements, design, maintenance, usage and operations documentation. You will assist in the preparation of Life Cycle management documentation, analyze future processing requirements, evaluate hardware and software alternatives for meeting these requirements, and structuring management systems to control them. You will analyze, resolve system problems and monitor information systems at all levels of classification. You will provide consultation and advice to ITSD operations personnel, maintenance technicians, application programmers and analysts regarding operating system technical details and methods to improve efficiency. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience and must possess a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of IT systems and security. Experience and must have expert knowledge of operating system concepts, specifically with Linux, and be proficient in programming and scripting languages such as PERL and C. Experience installing, configuring, and managing large-scale, clustered IT infrastructures, including storage systems like SAN and NAS, and technologies such as InfiniBand and Fibre Channel. Experience and possess a deep understanding of Information Assurance (IA) regulations and IT security principles, including the ability to implement security tools, assess vulnerabilities, and manage system accreditation. Experience with system analysis, life cycle management, performance measurement, and creating clear technical documentation. Examples of Qualifying Experience: Attention to Detail - Perform validation steps, comparing actual results with expected results and analyze the difference to identify impact and risks. Customer Service - Provides direct support to Program management, Service Execution, and Mission Support to highlight how decisions may impact security posture of cyber and communication infrastructures Oral Communication - Suggest mitigation to Program Managers as appropriate Problem Solving Works with others to mitigate/correct security deficiencies identified during security/certification testing identifying risk acceptance. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/ . Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
