IT SPECIALIST (OS)

You will serve as the Linux Operating System subject matter expert for COMPACFLT Maritime Operations Center (MOC) Command and Control (C2) systems.

You will utilize approved scanning and compliance software tools including, but not limited to, ACAS and Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM).

You will analyze data to determine trends in use or performance that could lead to future problems.

You will develop new standards, methods, and techniques, evaluate the impact of technological change, and/or conceives of solutions to highly complex technical issues.

You will perform software development and troubleshooting supporting Linux based systems.

You will load and update software supporting LINUX platforms. Implements and monitors Information Assurance (IA) safeguards for LINUX systems in accordance with implementation plans and standard operating procedures.

You will review and assist in writing System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA) and Application Security Plans (ASP) to ensure compliance with RMF and local security requirements.

You will work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes as needed to ensure project and program success.

You will provide on-site operational Linux technical and system administration support for COMPACFLT operational missions as the technical subject matter expert.

You will apply information security, information assurance, information systems security and network operations principles.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) installing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise-level Linux operating systems (such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux); 2) Managing and configuring virtualized environments or hypervisor platforms; 3) Hardening systems in accordance with government security compliance guidelines (such as DISA STIGs).

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.