It Specialist; Sysanalysis​/Sysadmin

Overview

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior information technology system developer with responsibility for designing, planning, and coordinating the installation, testing, modifying, upgrading, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems architecture.
This is a GG-11 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-11 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-11 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.

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, Information Technology (IT) Management Series (Alternative

A).

All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions

Graduate

Education:

Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate:

GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent):
For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

AND

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 quality level experience includes: knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, methods, and systems, including system analysis, design, development, and integration of both hardware and software components. Experienced in administering Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and enterprise data storage environments to support reliable and secure operations.

Applies established configuration management practices to install, maintain, and optimize systems while troubleshooting and recovering from hardware or software failures. Maintains working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including system authorization, risk assessment, and secure configuration of ports, protocols, and services. Familiar with classified enterprise networks such as JWICS, SIPRNet, and NSAnet, and implements protective measures to address vulnerabilities and support continuity of operations.

Applies sound technical judgment across various operating systems and platforms to maintain availability, integrity, and performance of critical systems.
Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the…