IT Specialist (DATAMGT)

Summary

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo

This position is part of the Defense Microelectronics Activity. The incumbent serves as the primary technical expert and systems administrator responsible for the architecture, security, and life-cycle management of the organization's data infrastructure.

Duties

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As a IT Specialist (DATAMGT) at the NH-2210-3 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• System Administration: Designs, builds and maintains (primarily Windows) systems, ensuring compliance with DoW standards and best practices, including patches and updates. Works closely with cybersecurity team on compliance, incidents, and investigations. Creates recommendations for system upgrades, updates and enhancements.
• Database Administration and Management: Designs, builds and maintains primarily a Microsoft SQL database environment in high availability configuration, ensuring database system meets stated SLAs.
• Enterprise File Storage Management: Designs, builds, maintains an enterprise level file storage management system
• Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Data Retention: Designs, builds, maintains test backup and recovery systems to meet DoW and DMEA guidelines, including for COOP. Creates methods and processes for identifying and adhering to data retention requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Selective Service requirements apply. Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by required background investigation
• Must obtain/maintain Secret security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated position: Yes
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Required to work DMEA Core Hours of 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on duty days regardless of geographic location of the position.
• Must obtain and maintain a DoD 8140/DoD 8570-M baseline certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE) appropriate for the IAM/IAT level of the position.
• Must hold or obtain a recognized Computing Environment certification for the primary operating system managed (e.g., Windows Server OS certification or Microsoft equivalent).
• Must obtain and maintain Cyber Workforce roles (intermediate level) Database Administrator (421), System Administrator (451), and IT Project Manager (802).

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Examples of creditable specialized experience include:

1. Experience in a position covered by the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (https://www.cyber.mil/dod-workforce-innovation-directorate/dod-cyber-workforce-framework) or equivalent.
2. Building and Maintaining each of the following: Windows Server Administration, Microsoft SQL cluster, Enterprise Data Storage, Enterprise Backup System.

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.

Education

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

Additional information

Other Notes:

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Agency's interest.
• Relocation and/or Recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined by the Hiring Manager to be in the best interest of the Agency.
• Telework is available in accordance with DOD Policy basis. Remote work is not authorized.

ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Engineering and Technical Management, Foundational level certification. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 24 months after entry into this position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu)

• DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management, Foundational level certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.

Re-employed Annuitant: If you have retired from civilian federal service and you are interested in employment as a re-employed annuitant, information can be found at: Reemployed Annuitants | DCPAS (osd.mil)

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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