IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC)

Engineers and implements complex cloud solutions within Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS), actively deploying and managing container orchestration platforms.

Studies, reviews, and analyzes DISA’s current IT plans and operations to determine current and future information systems requirements

Identifies new approaches, emerging information technologies, and/or applications for utilization at DISA.

Develops, analyzes, evaluates, and identifies problems or areas where service improvements can be made. Develops IT studies to address problems and measure productivity.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements: Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues.

I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions. AND Qualifying Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must possess qualifying experience.

To qualify based on your experience, 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: Experience designing, engineering, and deploying secure, enterprise-level Microsoft Azure cloud architectures; or container orchestration platforms (specifically Kubernetes or AKS); or, experience utilizing Code tools (such as Terraform or GitLab CI/CD).

Demonstrated ability to analyze legacy IT environments to define future system requirements, design cloud-native solutions, and conduct technical feasibility studies.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.?

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 the announcement. **Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.**