Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Technology Solutions Specialist #450. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

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Deploys and upgrades software solutions and operating systems, implementing system and server modifications to meet the needs of the organization. Conducts compatibility evaluations of new software versions for applications supported by other CIO groups to ensure no adverse impact on the operating system or other applications.

Leads market research, evaluation, design, and implementation of technology solutions to meet business requirements.

Monitors the impact of technological developments, identifies emerging technologies, and scopes potential Senate utility.

Leads cross-organizational teams in communication, documentation, design, deployment, governance, and ongoing support of complex IT systems.

Develops and maintains technical support documentation and standard operating procedures, and participates in Change Management.

Serves as the highest-level internal escalation point for issues affecting supported solutions. As necessary, works with external vendors to solve problems that cannot be resolved internally.

Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• 5-8 years of related experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems architecture and/or IT operations, with experience using monitoring tools, automation platforms, and cloud technologies.
• Mastery or expertise in scripting and automation skills in writing PowerShell scripts to automate tasks, perform system administration, and streamline workflows.
• Mastery or expertise in writing complex SQL queries to retrieve, update, and delete data from relational databases.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and design integration solutions.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest technologies and tools in application support.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple support requests simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Working Conditions

• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late-night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, or support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Sedentary with extended periods of sitting and standing.

Education

High School Diploma/GED.

Additional information

No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

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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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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.