IT SPECIALIST (OS/INFOSEC) with Security Clearance

Duties * Provision and decommission Virtual Machines, integrate applications, and set up automation and scripting tasks as instructed. * Identify and escalate issues related to Cloud resources, enterprise configurations, PKI authentication, and patch installations to relevant teams. * Execute firewall rule modifications, DNS implementations, and load balancer adjustments according to approved procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. Citizen. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. * This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination. * This position requires a TS/CS security clearance. * Drug Tested Position. * This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual. * This is a Mission Essential position subject to extended and irregular duty hours, outside of normal duty days/shifts. * Shift work required. Shift hours will be: 1st shift 0800-1600, 2nd shift 1600-2400 and 3rd shift 2400-0800. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate on their resume that they have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. * Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. * Customer Service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs. * Oral Communication -briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience. * Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-12, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: managing domains, multiple operating systems, and networks in a cloud environment. Experience auditing user permissions across platforms, developing strategies for disaster recovery, offering technical support to users, and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Experience in managing systems, Kubernetes and Active Directory Federation Services in cloud technologies such as Azure cloud. Experience managing virtual machines utilizing Azure virtual machines, VMWare. Azure Defender experience securing and protecting servers within a cloud environment. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-12 grade level Additional information * This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system. * If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment. * This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service. * 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1400.25, Volume 3006. * This is a drug testing position. You are subject to random drug testing. Failure to comply with DISAs drug testing policy will be grounds for dismissal. * A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service. * Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. * Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. * This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual. * Shift work required. Shift hours will be: 1st shift 0800-1600, 2nd shift 1600-2400 and 3rd shift 2400-0800. * Moving costs MAY be paid. * We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. * Employee is subject to recall or call back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if required by upper management. * This position has been designated as "Mission Essential." Incumbent will be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency. * PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. * Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. * For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here . * For more information on veterans' preference, click here . * For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here . * All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance. * If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances. * Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. 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. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. You can preview the Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12699113 Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ * Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our 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. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. NOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE. * Transcripts (if applicable) If you are substituting education for specialized experience you must submit all of your transcripts. The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating. * SF-50 - (REQUIRED) Notification of Personnel Action for current or former federal employees- All applicants to include current agency employees must provide your most recent SF50 or the SF50 reflecting Career/Career-Conditional tenure and the highest grade held on a permanent basis. * Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable): Cand