This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as an Information Technology Specialist for the Joint Staff J7, Joint Training Environment Operations Division (EOD), responsible for the implementation, maintenance and cybersecurity posture of the Joint Training Enterprise Information System Environment, server and workstation requirements.

Duties

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019. As a IT SPECIALIST (OS) at the GG-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a subject matter expert for the Data center, incumbent ensures that all assets, servers, storage media, workstations and peripherals are maintained according to Department of Defense (DoD) cyber security guidelines and DoD/Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Designs, installs and maintains physical & virtual servers, appliances and storage in the Joint Staff J7 Data Center and develops system support and maintenance schedules to provide 24x7 operations. Maintains data center server, storage and workstation documentation and diagrams for Risk Management Framework (RMF) Accreditation to meet Cyber Command's strict cyber posture requirements. Develops and maintains equipment and software Life Cycle Management (LCM) documentation necessary to support division budget submissions. Analyzes future technology trends to reduce overall operating costs within the Joint Training Environment Reports status of cyber compliance posture and attainment of overall LCM metrics in accordance with the LCM program. Develops and implements agency guidelines ensuring that staff at all levels are informed of any new or changed policies/guidelines. Coordinates with industry to evaluate new technology as it applies to LCM of the data center capabilities and compliance with the Joint Information Environment (JIE) standards. Ensures equipment/software and labor resources are adequately scheduled to meet joint training event requirements to include data center assets as well as deployable servers, storage, and workstations. Provides authoritative advice to other specialists in areas such as disaster recovery, capacity planning, applications development, hardware strategy, and operating systems security.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONAL telework eligible
• SECURITY: Employee must obtain/maintain a CRITICAL SENSITIVE (TOP SECRET) security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• May be required to carry a duty phone afterhours, weekends, or holidays.
• This position requires occasional travel (10%) away from normal duty station.
• Cyber Codes: Primary: 804; Secondary: 461, and 752

Qualifications

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019. You may qualify at the GG 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Executes a wide conglomeration of Operating Systems functions in a Datacenter utilizing Information Systems, Cyber Security, virtual infrastructure, containerization, Storage Area Network and data center operations; Applies Systems/Applications: Windows Domain, Windows Server, Linux Server, IIS, Tomcat/Apache, DNS/DHCP, Databases, SharePoint Portal Server, HBSS, ACAS, Veritas NetBackup, Red Hat Satellite, and VMWare for service control, monitoring, Enterprise Directory Services, Single Sign On and storage management across numerous domains that support joint training; Serves as a project manager on future and resolution planning and IT issues arising in support of software installation and configuration procedures in the operating environment of testing activities and training mission. 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: 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.

Contacts

• Address Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Staff Pentagon Washington, DC 20318 US
• Name: JCS Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2646
• Email: [email protected]