IT Specialist (Operating Systems)

Transportation Security Administration; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Telework eligibility

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in the United States offers an IT Specialist (OP) position within the IT Division, Enterprise Support and Security Engineering branches. The role involves supporting IT infrastructure, system projects, and security-focused engineering with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management, collaboration with partners, and ensuring continuity for mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting IT infrastructure operations and system projects.
• Knowledge of IT security and cybersecurity requirements in engineering projects.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade enterprise IT environments, including deployment and integration projects.
• Perform lifecycle activities from planning to testing and maintenance.
• Provide operational support for TSA's 24x7 Watch Floor and COOP facilities.
• Support asset management and cost/risk analyses.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Transportation Security Administration
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

The primary purpose of this IT Specialist (OP) position is in (2) two branches in the Information Technology (IT) Division: Enterprise Support branch and Security Engineering branch. The descriptions for both program areas are listed under the duties section.

Key Responsibilities

This IT Specialist (Operating Systems) position is located in (2) two branches in the Information Technology Division, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Duties include but are not limited to: Supports a variety of information technology (IT) infrastructure operations, engineering, and system projects such as installation of new operational technical environments or engineering support of various systems capabilities, patches, upgrades and releases using advanced knowledge and experience.

Performs technical analysis and reviews a wide range of information systems in terms of design, development, implementation, approval, and periodic evaluation as well as providing a variety of operational systems to TSA with minimal supervision. Leads support functions and promotes the protection of the IT infrastructure by incorporating IT security and cybersecurity requirements, technologies, and processes into all engineering projects and activities.

Collaborates with internal/external organizational offices and agencies to support and maintain the operational environment. Performs asset management/inventory of information technology (IT) resources and evaluates cost/benefit, economic, and risk analysis in the decision-making process. Note: The duties are listed at the full performance level of SV-I band.

Descriptions of Program Areas Systems Deployment & Integration Branch: The incumbent serves as IT Specialist (OP) for the Systems Deployment & Integration branch, responsible for performing as a contributing technical specialist supporting the full range of system life cycle activities including planning, analyzing, developing, implementing, maintaining, testing, and enhancing enterprise-wide information systems.

End User Services Division, Enterprise Support Branch to deliver essential technology support for the TSA Freedom Center and the TSA Continuity of Operations (COOP) facility. In this role, you will ensure the continuous reliability of mission-critical, 24x7x365 Watch Floor operations and collaborate closely with Government Interagency Partners to maintain vital IT and Audio/Visual systems.

As a key technical contributor, you will drive the full system lifecycle by actively participating in the planning, procurement, deployment, and maintenance of TSA information systems. Note: The Government-wide announcement Link: USAJOBS - Job Announcement

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.