INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Standards IOR for Information Technology Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A). There are no Group Coverage Qualification Standards for this series. This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the “Professional” work category are at the “Senior” work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee’s salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee’s qualifications in relation to the job. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: demonstration of knowledge in national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives pertaining to IT systems; knowledge of United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), Cyber Readiness Inspection (CRI),Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), IA and Information Assurance Certification and Risk Management Framework (RMF); Design, write, test, debug and maintain information systems and applications software and ensure successful integration with existing and anticipated infrastructure in the database environment, understanding the customer’s business processes, and to oversee the identification of functional, operational, and performance requirements to ensure software is built to specifications. AND commercial best practices, methods and security products to protect and maintain the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of information systems resources; and knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Professional knowledge and mastery of a broad range of IT systems analysis and applications software concepts, functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient to evaluate new and emerging IT security methods and principles, the feasibility of proposed new systems and applications software projects; and to design, write, test, debug and maintain information systems and applications software and ensure successful integration with existing and anticipated infrastructure in the database environment. Broad knowledge of USCYBERCOM, AF, DOD and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s) and ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization and ability to modify standard practices and techniques to solve complex interrelated problems. Expert knowledge of IT INFOSEC security requirements for certification and accreditation, network operations and protocols, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems or networks and assess and provide advice on new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on the results of accreditation reviews. Knowledge of security procedures to maintain control over classified material. Expert knowledge of Local Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry. Expert knowledge of IT management information systems and applications software technology to isolate causes of problems between hardware, system, and applications software programs and to measure system performance and/or extend operating system capabilities to support organizational business processes and operation Expert knowledge of IT management information systems requirements and application software development techniques required in carrying out project assignments of considerable difficulty and with little specificity regarding approach to be followed. Exceptional ability in maintaining an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements. Expert ability in communicating effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, in order to produce technical reports, and/or briefings; advocate and defend system security resource requirements; and maintain good working relationships. Superb ability to analyze, plan, organize, direct, and adjust the functions and supervise, mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Knowledge of safety, security, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide strategic planning, capital planning and investment control, workforce planning, policy and standards development, resource management, knowledge management, architecture and infrastructure planning and management, auditing, and information security management.