OSC is a small, independent agency and is currently recruiting for a talented individual to serve as Cloud Systems and Security Administrator. The incumbent is responsible for managing OSC cloud systems and providing technical expertise for remediation of security vulnerabilities across the organization. OSC consistently ranks among the top in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS)!

Duties

Duties performed: Managing organization-wide cloud technology systems to improve business mission services. Preparing reports and briefing stakeholders on all aspects of key assignments. Developing guidelines and recommendations for cloud strategy, cloud management, security, and information management policies. Advising senior officers on the agency's information technology systems, software and hardware, security requirements, and system administration of crucial agency operations. Participating in the strategic planning, auditing, implementing, and evaluating of the agency's information technology infrastructure. You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Individuals born after 12-31-1959 and required to register for Selective Service under the Military Selective Service Act of 50 USC App. 453, must be registered or otherwise exempt from Selective Service. See "Additional Information" section below.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
• May be eligible for incentive pay.
• May be eligible for superior qualifications/special needs pay setting.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• E-Verify will be used to confirm employment eligibility on new employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by appropriate background investigation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications GS-13: Applicant must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector) performing the follow duties: Four (4) IT Competencies: Attention to Detail - Reviewing guidance to align operations with relevant policies, legislation, and/or industry standards; Customer Service - Collaborating with stakeholders to meet expectations for quality/levels of service; Oral Communication - Communicating with organizational stakeholders to ensure that contractor commitments are upheld; and Problem Solving - Recommending changes to guidelines based on analysis of existing systems. AND Conducting information technology assessments to evaluate system compliance with security requirements; Utilizing knowledge of information technology infrastructure and functions to devise solutions to improve mission effectiveness; and Utilizing program requirements to suggest methods of improvement that support information technology infrastructure and/or program interdependencies. Minimum Qualifications GS-14: Applicant must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector) performing the follow duties: Four (4) IT Competencies: Attention to Detail - Reviewing guidance to align operations with relevant policies, legislation, and/or industry standards; Customer Service - Collaborating with stakeholders to meet expectations for quality/levels of service; Oral Communication - Communicating with organizational stakeholders to ensure that contractor commitments are upheld; and Problem Solving - Recommending changes to guidelines based on analysis of existing systems. AND Representing an organization by delivering reports and recommendations to external stakeholders; Enacting policy and practices to support interdisciplinary approaches to information technology architecture and security projects; and Implementing enterprise architecture transition plans for moving from a baseline operating environment to the target environment. Your resume must explicitly outline your qualifications. We will not make assumptions on your experience. Time in Grade Time-in-grade restrictions apply for all candidates considered under Merit Promotion (generally applicants who have held a Federal civilian appointment within the previous 52 weeks). These applicants must have 1 year time-in-grade at the next lower level or equivalent to qualify. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-2210 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined above. Annual Leave Accrual Credit Selectees for their first Federal position may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credited will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant resume and documentation submitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Special Counsel 1730 M St NW Washington, DC 20036 US
• Name: Human Capital Office
• Phone: 202-804-7544
• Email: [email protected]