Lead IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC)

DLA Careers; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 111,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead IT Specialist position for the Enterprise Software and Mobility Services Branch (ESMS) within DLA Information Operations is based across multiple U.S. locations.

The role leads a team, delivers Tier 3 engineering and vulnerability management, and drives secure desktop configurations and real-time communications services. You will coach the team, communicate milestones and deadlines, and apply problem-solving methods to deliver viable IT solutions aligned with the agency's mission and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in related IT duties at GS-13 level equivalent.
• Experience with software packaging, group policy, scripting, and software distribution.
• Experience administering performance and monitoring solutions for infra resources.
• Experience establishing vulnerability management capabilities and security policies.
• Involvement in planning, design and evaluation of enterprise IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team as Lead IT Specialist for ESMS and related divisions.
• Provide Tier 3 Enterprise support, vulnerability management, and standard desktop configuration.
• Ensure alignment with the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values.
• Communicate assignments, milestones, and deadlines; mentor team members.
• Coach the team on problem-solving methods and viable solutions.

Skills

Specialized Experience

Software packaging

Group policy

Automated scripting

Testing

Scheduling coordination

Performance monitoring

Vulnerability management

End-user computing

Feasibility studies

Job description

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:

• Battle Creek, MI: $106,437 - $138,370


• Columbus, OH: $111,065- $144,386


• Dayton, OH: $110,401- $143,523


• Fort Belvoir, VA: $121,785- $158,322


• New Cumberland, PA: $121,785- $158,322


• Ogden, UT: $106,437 - $138,370


• Philadelphia, PA: $117,284- $152,471


• Richmond, VA: $111,183- $144,540

Duties

• Serves as Lead IT Specialist for the Enterprise Software and Mobility Services Branch (ESMS) (J64/DCBA), Enterprise IT Architecture Division (EIA), Technology Foundation Services (TFS), Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) (J64).


• Leads a team in providing Tier 3 Enterprise support / engineering services, vulnerability management / DLA CERT compliance activities, standard desktop configuration (SDC), Real-time Communications services.


• Ensures the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives work plans, work products and services.


• Articulates and communicates to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and / or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.


• Coaches the team in the application of appropriate problem-solving methods, provides advise on work methods, practices and procedures, and assists the team and / or individual members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen


• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule


• Security Requirements: Critical Sensitive with Secret Access


• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.


• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt


• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.


• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized


• Bargaining Unit Status: No


• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.


• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located anywhere within DLA Information Operations, J6.


• Obligated Position: This is an obligated position and occupancy is subject to the return of former incumbent. If former incumbent fails to return to the position, occupancy may become permanent.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Lead IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC), your qualifications must include:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- 12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in- grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:


• Works with software package creation, group policy development, automated scripting efforts, hardware and software testing, as well as scheduling and coordination associated with software distributions with end users and enterprise service delivery support providers.


• Responsible for utilization and administration of performance and monitoring solutions designed to optimize use of infrastructure resources and ensure continuity within the end-user computing environment.


• Establishes and maintains centralized vulnerability management capabilities, to include creation and enforcement of traditional and mobile computing end-point configuration policies.


• Participates in planning, design, and evaluating the results of feasibility and performance studies and environment tests of next generation products deemed for enterprise implementations.

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This position is being filled as Temporary appointment not-to-exceed (NTE) 1 year. Current permanent DLA employees eligible as a Promotion, this position will be filled as a Temporary Promotion NTE one year and may be extended up to a total of five years or converted to a permanent promotion without further competition. Current permanent DLA employees eligible as a Reassignment/Change-to-Lower Grade, this position will be filled as a Reassignment/Change-to-Lower Grade with the intent to be limited to the time period specified in the announcement and may be reassigned at management's discretion or made permanent at any time. Upon termination/expiration of the temporary assignment, placement will be either to the gaining or previous organization in accordance with DLA policy (DLAI 1442.04) regarding placement rights after a time-limited assignment. For all others, if selected, this would be a Temporary/Time-Limited Appointment NTE 1 year, and extended in increments of up to one year, NTE a total of three years. The selected applicant will be required to sign a written agreement acknowledging the conditions of this temporary assignment/appointment and that they may be released from this position upon management discretion.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

• 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R.


• 1194).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY

Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal.

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