IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency in Fort Meade, MD, is seeking a Cyber Excepted Service professional at the Expert level to support the mission of US Cyber Command. The role focuses on designing, engineering and deploying secure enterprise IT solutions in cloud and containerized environments.

Experience with Azure cloud architectures or container orchestration (Kubernetes/AKS) and automation tools (Terraform, GitLab CI/CD) is essential, along with strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• Attention to Detail when reviewing IT work and ensuring accuracy and standards.
• Customer Service: build relationships and tailor IT products to customer needs.
• Oral Communication: brief senior management and IT staff on status and explain complex tech to non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving: identify alternatives for complex IT issues and evaluate options.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Kubernetes

AKS

Terraform

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the PROFESSIONAL Work Category at the EXPERT Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA FE/IT Services Division.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions. AND Qualifying Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess qualifying experience. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience designing, engineering, and deploying secure, enterprise-level Microsoft Azure cloud architectures; or container orchestration platforms (specifically Kubernetes or AKS); or, experience utilizing Code tools (such as Terraform or GitLab CI/CD). Demonstrated ability to analyze legacy IT environments to define future system requirements, design cloud-native solutions and conduct technical feasibility studies. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.? Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of the announcement. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.