IT Specialist (INFOSEC/ENTARCH)

Summary This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). incumbent will serve as the IT Solutions Architect subject matter expert. Duties This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As a IT Specialist (INFOSEC/ENTARCH) at the NH-2210-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Manage, operate, and sustain a secure, scalable hybrid cloud architecture integrating on-premise and government cloud (AWS/Azure) environments, using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) to automate the deployment of cloud and container resources. DevSecOps, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) methodologies, containerization best practices, managing container images in registries, and deploying applications. Champion DevSecOps by integrating container security scanning and image hardening into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, JFrog Artifactory) to ensure compliance with Zero Trust principles and DoD Cloud security standards. Serve as a liaison to Missile Defense System (MDS) and lead a technical subject matter expert on cloud technologies, providing guidance to stakeholders on best practices for containerization, microservices architecture, performance, and cost optimization. Drive continuous improvement and automation by developing scripts (Python, PowerShell, JavaScript) to streamline the management, monitoring, and operational workflows of containerized environments. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Occasional Travel Work Schedule: Full-time Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible. Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months. Selectee must acquire continuing education requirements IAW the governing body for their certification. Certification must be maintained as long as the employee remains in the position. This is an Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program Position coded Level II in the IA Workforce System Architecture and Engineer Category. Selectee must have at the time of permanent selection or achieve certification within 6 months of EOD. This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in Engineering and Technical Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 60 months of entry into position. Employee must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Investigation (TS/SCI) clearance Qualifications You may qualify at the NH 04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 3 of the 4 specialized experience listed below to be qualified: Migrating applications to a cloud (hybrid preferred) environment. Experience in Cloud Server Provider (CSP) technologies enabling faster and more cost efficient solutions for end users. Experience in principles of automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to automate processes and procedures across the environments. Managing DevOps principles, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Other Notes: DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management, Practitioner certification. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 60 months after entry into this position. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. This is an Information Assurance Workforce/Cybersecurity position coded Level II in the IA Workforce System Architecture and Engineer Category. Must have at the time of permanent appointment or achiever within 6 months of Entry on Duty (EOD) the appropriate baseline certification In Accordance With (IAW) Department of Defense (DoD) 8570.01-M. Must acquire continuing education requirements IAW the governing body for their certification. Certification must be maintained as long as the employee remains in the position. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf. 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)) 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 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. 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.