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IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command
Software Engineering Center (SEC), Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors Directorate (IEWS)
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
12/16/2024 to 12/23/2024
Salary
$99,200 to - $153,354 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCAD245758763190HQ
Control number
824092300

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Duties

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  • Design, develop, and implement secure and scalable software applications to integrate into the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Scripting competencies in Powershell.
  • Platform Competencies in Linux and Windows (Desktop and Core).
  • Development environment competencies in Git, Gitlab, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and Jenkins.
  • Programming competencies in .NET, Go, JSON, YAML, XML, HTML, Python, Java, JavaScript, and CSS/SASS.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD toolchain performance issues.
  • Integrate tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps into the pipeline.
  • Develop automated testing frameworks for unit, integration, and system-level testing.
  • Monitor and mitigate vulnerabilities detected during the pipeline process.
  • Document application architecture, APIs, and CI/CD workflows.
  • Manage servers, virtual machines, and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
  • Apply patches and updates to secure pipeline servers and components.
  • Address system failures or security breaches swiftly to minimize downtime.
  • Work with DevOps teams to integrate development and operations for continuous improvement.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering and Technical Management certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
  • This is an Army Information Assurance (IA) Workforce Position. Selectee must satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation may be conducted.
  • This position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
  • This position requires TDY/Travel up to 25% of the time, (sometimes on short notice) to worldwide locations, using the fastest mode of transportation available.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. To qualify you must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below based on the grade level required of the position being filled:

1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Assisting in the development of IT requirements for software, firmware or hardware; 2) Conducting analyses of processes, both within designs and in functional areas to acquire full knowledge of particular aspects of an operation; 3) Providing information technology assistance to customers; 4) Providing end to end solution delivery for information technology related products; AND 5) Performing systems/network administration across Software systems.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is an Information Technology/Cybersecurity Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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