Systems Administrator

US National Institute of Standards and Technology; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Rockville, MD seeks a Systems Administrator to oversee Windows and Cloud Services, ensuring reliable, secure operations for OISM and NCCoE. The role supports NIST mission-critical functions and requires experience with Hybrid Cloud Services and automation tooling.

Candidates should demonstrate ITIL-based service management, server systems expertise, and strong scripting in PowerShell, Ansible, or Python.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level or ZP-III at NIST.
• Experience providing system administration and development for Hybrid Cloud Services.
• Experience implementing ITIL service management including Incident, Problem, and Change management.
• Experience providing functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation for server systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide system administration and development for Hybrid Cloud Services.
• Perform lifecycle management for IT assets provisioned through the system, including reports.
• Apply ITIL Incident, Problem, and Change management principles to operations.
• Assist in designing, testing, and debugging automation scripts (PowerShell, Ansible, Python).

Skills

System administration

Hybrid cloud

ITIL service management

Server systems

Automation concepts

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

Python

Job description

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, security, and operational maintenance of diverse Windows and Cloud Services. This role directly supports the Office of Information Systems Management (OISM) services and NIST Mission Essential Functions, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the NIST OISM and National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) infrastructure.

Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as: providing system administration and development for Hybrid Cloud Services. Specifically:

• Implementing lifecycle management for IT assets provisioned through the system, including creating and scheduling reports.
• Performing Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) service management to include Incident, Problem, and Change management.
• Providing functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation for server systems.
• Assisting in designing, writing, testing, and debugging PowerShell, Ansible, Python or similar automation languages

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.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration