IT Specialist
This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles. NCWF Code 451 System Administrator. For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website:
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//niccs.us-cert.gov/workforce-development/cyber-career-pathways The first 50 qualified and eligible candidates who applied will be considered for referral to the selecting official. Additional candidates will be referred based on hiring needs. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 10:
00 a.m. CT to 6:
30 p.m. CT; may be required to work any other shift based on needs at discretion of supervisor. Compressed/Flexible Schedule:
Not available Telework:
May be available at discretion of supervisor. Virtual:
This is a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#:
IT Specialist/ PD12343A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. Physical Requirements:
The work is basically sedentary involving intense concentration and continuous troubleshooting for several hours at a time, often with more than one party at a time. Incumbent may be subjected to stressful situations since network, Unix Oracle, TUXEDO/ Weblogic,
TP8, SAFE, IDS/II DB, Integrity Control, and/or IBM CICS, Oracle DB and computer problems often require immediate response to problems. Assignments may also involve physical exertion necessary to accomplish equipment cabling and/or re-cabling, minor equipment relocations and equipment inventory activities. Incumbent may be required to work long hours or irregular shifts as the workload demands. Major Duties:
Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provides technical expertise in mainframe and open system middleware application support including Unix Oracle, TUXEDO/Weblogic,
TP8, Sourdough starter SAFE, IDS/II DB, Integrity Control, and/or IBM CICSS software. applies data processing, configuration management, performance management, and systems integration skills in tandem with knowledge of requirements to tailor, if necessary, vendor-supplied software in order to provide compatibility within the existing environment. Ensures that software upgrades are in place to support application rollouts after a coordinated installation adn after installation, is responsible for maintaining software updates. Implements controls to deny authorized access and to deny unauthorized access and to safeguard the data against threats to its integrity. Participates in technical briefings and to present findings and arguments to a diverse group of managers, vendor representatives, Sector and Regional Office technical support staff and local users. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/04/2020. Selective Placement Factor:
This position includes a skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to -and essential for- satisfactory performance of the job. Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. Evidence of the Selective Placement Factor must be reflected in your resume. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:
documented experience utilizing Weblogic as an Information Technology Specialist. You may qualify based on your experience, as described below:
Experience - Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. 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. AND Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes experience creating and configuring Weblogic domains, adding nodes to the WebLogic cluster, applying data processing, configuration management, performance management, and systems integration skills to tailor vendor-supplied software in order to provide compatibility within the existing environment and examining and planning various strategies for increasing network performance, optimizing disk management, controlling system security, and tailoring configurations to meet end-user requirements. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit OPM's web site at http:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/alph-ndx.asp.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
https:
//niccs.us-cert.gov/workforce-development/cyber-career-pathways The first 50 qualified and eligible candidates who applied will be considered for referral to the selecting official. Additional candidates will be referred based on hiring needs. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 10:
00 a.m. CT to 6:
30 p.m. CT; may be required to work any other shift based on needs at discretion of supervisor. Compressed/Flexible Schedule:
Not available Telework:
May be available at discretion of supervisor. Virtual:
This is a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#:
IT Specialist/ PD12343A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. Physical Requirements:
The work is basically sedentary involving intense concentration and continuous troubleshooting for several hours at a time, often with more than one party at a time. Incumbent may be subjected to stressful situations since network, Unix Oracle, TUXEDO/ Weblogic,
TP8, SAFE, IDS/II DB, Integrity Control, and/or IBM CICS, Oracle DB and computer problems often require immediate response to problems. Assignments may also involve physical exertion necessary to accomplish equipment cabling and/or re-cabling, minor equipment relocations and equipment inventory activities. Incumbent may be required to work long hours or irregular shifts as the workload demands. Major Duties:
Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provides technical expertise in mainframe and open system middleware application support including Unix Oracle, TUXEDO/Weblogic,
TP8, Sourdough starter SAFE, IDS/II DB, Integrity Control, and/or IBM CICSS software. applies data processing, configuration management, performance management, and systems integration skills in tandem with knowledge of requirements to tailor, if necessary, vendor-supplied software in order to provide compatibility within the existing environment. Ensures that software upgrades are in place to support application rollouts after a coordinated installation adn after installation, is responsible for maintaining software updates. Implements controls to deny authorized access and to deny unauthorized access and to safeguard the data against threats to its integrity. Participates in technical briefings and to present findings and arguments to a diverse group of managers, vendor representatives, Sector and Regional Office technical support staff and local users. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/04/2020. Selective Placement Factor:
This position includes a skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to -and essential for- satisfactory performance of the job. Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. Evidence of the Selective Placement Factor must be reflected in your resume. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:
documented experience utilizing Weblogic as an Information Technology Specialist. You may qualify based on your experience, as described below:
Experience - Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. 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. AND Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes experience creating and configuring Weblogic domains, adding nodes to the WebLogic cluster, applying data processing, configuration management, performance management, and systems integration skills to tailor vendor-supplied software in order to provide compatibility within the existing environment and examining and planning various strategies for increasing network performance, optimizing disk management, controlling system security, and tailoring configurations to meet end-user requirements. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit OPM's web site at http:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/alph-ndx.asp.
- Department:
2210 Information Technology Management - Salary Range:
$101,176 to $131,532 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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