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NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a IT Specialist (Systems Administration) to join our team!
This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
02/03/2023 to 02/16/2023
$109,107 - $172,075 per year
Gaithersburg $112,015 - $172,075; Boulder $109,107 - $167,608
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1 vacancy in the following locations:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required for work related training and or conferences.
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OISM-187-23-11829323
704240900
U.S. Citizens and Status Candidates (this includes Merit Promotion, Status Candidates, Former Overseas Employees, CTAP, ICTAP, VRA, VEOA, 30% or More Disabled, EVHO, Schedule A, Military Spouses, Americorps, Peace Corps, Vista, Interchange Agreement Eligibles, and National Guard).
Working as an IT Specialist (Systems Administration) in the Research Services Office, you will work with the NIST High Performance Computing (HPC) team under direction of the group lead to provide all aspects of systems administration support for Linux-based HPC systems and the research community. Collaborating with colleagues across OISM and the user community, this position will work to maintain and improve operational usability, reliability, and stability in a secure manner for the compute, storage, network, and software resources. Documentation for use by HPC systems administers and users is required. These responsibilities also extend to virtualization systems specifically supporting the HPC environment. As a senior member of the team, additional individual tasks will be assigned with minimal guidance for research, implementation, and development to meet expected outcomes. Non-business hours support will be required as needed.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here!
A probationary period may be required.
This position has physical requirements which include but may not be limited to:
Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds
Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Ability to distinguish basic colors
This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to:
Electrical Energy
We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position.
All applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Under Direct Hire Authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.
CTAP and ICTAP Eligibility: To be eligible for CTAP or ICTAP consideration, you must submit the required documents to establish eligibility (see required documents) and meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be contacted to provide a response to assessment questions related to the position. To be considered CTAP or ICTAP eligible, you must receive a well-qualified score of at least 85 of out 100 on your assessment responses. Additional information may be found at: CTAP/ICTAP.
Resume Guidance
Evaluation Process
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Failure to submit required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
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