IT Services & Operations Specialist

Basic Eligibility for a Position with NRO

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
• You will be subject to preemployment and periodic drug testing
• You will be subject to preemployment and periodic polygraph examinations

Do you enjoy designing, implementing, and operating complex network services and systems? Are you passionate about developing secure information systems that support intelligence operations? Does designing information technology architectures to complement innovative overhead reconnaissance systems interest you? If so, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is looking for you!

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes via a continuous announcement for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level (GG-11-13) IT Services & Operations Specialists, occupational series 2210.

This position focuses on the following DoD 8140 Work Roles:

• Network Operations Specialist (441)
• Information Systems Security Developer (631)
• Enterprise Architect (651)
• Research & Development Specialist (661)

This is a full‑time position. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.

• This position is open to the public.
• Federal government employees MUST currently be at the grade level or higher as indicated in this announcement. This is NOT a promotion opportunity for current Federal government employees. If selected for the position, Federal government employees will transition laterally at their current grade level and step.
• Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.
• The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.
• This position does not qualify for the appointment of a Reemployed Federal Annuitant IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.

• Planning, implementing, and operating network services/systems, including hardware and virtual environments
• Designing, developing, testing, and evaluating information system security throughout the systems development lifecycle
• Developing and maintaining business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs
• Developing IT rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures
• Conducting software and systems engineering research to develop new capabilities with fully integrated cybersecurity
• Evaluating potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems through comprehensive technology research
• Applying new developments to previously unsolvable problems in systems engineering and operations
• Making decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency IT architecture and operations policies

• Highly desired:
  Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution
• Minimum of 3 years of specialized experience in network operations, systems development, enterprise architecture, or research and development
• Experience with the interrelationships of multiple IT specialties
• Understanding of an organization's IT architecture
• Knowledge of new IT developments and applications
• Strong knowledge of IT security concepts, standards, and methods
• Experience with project management principles, methods, and practices

• (441) Network Operations Specialist
• (631) Information Systems Security Developer
• (651) Enterprise Architect
• (661) Research & Development Specialist

• Network Operations Specialist (441)
  • Education:
    
    BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution
  • Training:
    Intermediate‑level F07DZ
    Z1 or M03KB
    SG or M10KB
    SB or M22KB
    S4 or A2600034 or J2010816 or A2600061 or A2600100 or DISAUS
    1375
  • Certification: CEH or CFR or Cloud+ or GICSP or SSCP or Security+ or GSEC
• Information Systems Security Developer (631)
  • Education:
    
    BS degree in…