Cloud Administrator

Summary NIST seeks a senior Cloud Administrator to serve as the authoritative Hybrid Cloud expert. You will orchestrate complex system lifecycles, integrate federal security auditing, and establish agency-wide governance standards. Develop long-range cloud architecture. Resolve unprecedented technical challenges. Ensure 24/7 high-availability. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates. Learn more about this agency Duties Working as a Cloud Engineer in the Infrastructure Services Division of the Office of Information Systems Management (OISM) for the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Rockville, Maryland, you will perform the following duties: Manage, maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot Hybrid Cloud systems to include VMWare, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud systems. Provide technical leadership and oversight of the NIST Hybrid Cloud through workflow and service delivery automation, identification of operational issues, and prevention of service degradation. Represents the agency in high-stakes interactions with federal and private industry partners, defends complex cloud programs to achieve consensus, and integrates cloud capabilities with agency Service Level Objectives. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. citizenship Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment Bargaining Unit Position: No Qualifications Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as: Providing system administration and development for Hybrid Cloud Services. Installing, configuring, and maintaining components of a hybrid cloud ecosystem. Diagnosing and resolving systemic technical failures and emergent security vulnerabilities within a hybrid cloud environment. 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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. Additional information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here! We may share your application package with other selecting officials. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. 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. For more information, please visit our Careers website. Expand Hide  additional information 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.