Job summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major duties

You will conduct and participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the range infrastructure. You will ensure that system hardware, operation systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational policies. You will be responsible for hardening Windows and Linux systems per requirements, to include Operating System (OS) patching, software patching, and anti-virus software management. You will be involved in installing and programming routers and multi-layer network switches, to include routing, plans, and managing Access Control Lists.

Qualification

DS-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band (DS-03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate duties related to the following: 1) Supporting the implementation and execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures; 2) Providing provision, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related range support infrastructure; 3) Evaluating information systems to ensure system security is compliant with requirements; 4) Managing multiple projects/efforts to effectively implement cybersecurity compliance across the Department. DS-03: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band (DS-02) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate duties related to the following: 1) Supporting the implementation and execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures; 2) Assisting with provision, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related range support infrastructure; 3) Assisting with evaluating information systems to ensure system security is compliant with requirements; 4) Assisting with managing multiple projects/efforts to effectively implement cybersecurity compliance across the Department. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ 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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: DS-04: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years (54 hours) of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree DS-03: Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of (36 hours) progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (https://www.ed.gov/). Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Education Substitution - If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/%20-%20url=General-Policies Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.