INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

About this role

This position requires one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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.

3. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

In addition to experience demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GG/GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: Experience in systems administration, network operations, or systems test and evaluation. Planning and executing developmental, operational, and interoperability testing.

Developing and implementing test plans and data requirements to analyze test results against specifications and requirements. Installing and maintaining network infrastructure operating system software and supporting Windows and Linux operating environments. Using virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V. Applying PowerShell or Python to automate administration or testing functions. Maintaining auditable security documentation and chain of custody requirements.