IT Specialist; Software/IT Specialist; Enterprise Architecture
Listed on 2026-06-21
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IT/Tech
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IT Specialist (Applications Software) provides technical solutions in responding to diverse business requirements. IT Specialist (Enterprise Architecture) is responsible for helping define and maintain the infrastructure architecture, focusing on the structure, organization, and interoperation of hardware to support business requirements. See the "additional information" section for more details.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
- GS-13 IT Specialist (Applications Software) – one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) demonstrating:
- Developing and maintaining cloud‑native software solutions using full‑stack technologies (.NET Platform, Java, and/or frameworks such as Vue.js, Angular, React), databases (Microsoft SQL, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, Cosmos, and/or DynamoDB), and cloud platforms (Azure Kubernetes Services, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, Amazon ECS, Azure App Services, and/or IaaS)
- Diagnosing and resolving issues related to performance, cybersecurity, outages, and errors across applications, databases, middleware, and cloud layers
- Using generative AI tools, such as Git Hub Copilot, Amazon Code Whisperer, Codeium, Tabnine, Jet Brains AI Assistant, Cursor or similar AI large language models, to assist in secure software development and analysis
- GS-13 IT Specialist (Enterprise Architecture) – one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) demonstrating:
- Administering and supporting enterprise Linux environments (e.g., RHEL) using tools such as Red Hat Satellite
- Interpreting IT policies, standards and guidelines; evaluating and recommending adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT and storage services
- Performing installation, maintenance, modification, operation, and coordination of Linux, VMware, and Windows operating systems
- Installing and maintaining all hardware and system software and interfaces between systems; diagnosing system failures to isolate the source of problems between equipment, network system software, operating systems, application programs and recommending corrective action
- Developing and implementing migration and backup strategies, including planning for continuity of operations during the deployment of new server or cloud technologies
- Managing special projects that significantly impact the delivery of customer support services, e.g., infrastructure or data relocation
In addition, all applicants qualifying based on experience must have IT‑related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Applicants must demonstrate possession of these competencies within the body of the resume; no separate statements addressing them are required.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesTwo separate positions, Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software) and Information Technology Specialist (Enterprise…
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