IT Specialist (ENTARCH)"Infrastructure and Database Engineers", GS-2210-14 bei Department of Education

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Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As an Information Technology Specialist (ENTARCH)- "Infrastructure and Database Engineers", GS-2210-14, you will be responsible for: Developing network solutions for all assigned networks, e.g., Federal Taxpayer Information Infrastructure, Next Generation Data Center, Next Generation Data Center cloud, and conducts technical analysis, plans local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) architecture, aligning IT network strategy plans, and systems with the mission goals, structure, and processes of the agency. Making recommendations regarding optimization commercial MTIP and MPLS lines and advances configuration parameters which enhance network security. Performing assessments which typically involve extensive coordination and have a substantial effect outside the agency. Providing recommendations and work products associated with long-range plans, forecast program requirements, development of measurement concepts, and resolution of critical problems concerning the program objectives. Managing network assets and overseeing the maintenance of network inventory through reviews of orders and requested changes, revisions of inventory records, and technical validation of invoices. Developing and maintaining business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; developing information technology (IT) rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures (Securely Provision). Serving as an FSA technical expert providing recommendations for architectural oversight, management, and implementation of network services for FSA to deliver services or in the data processing of Title IV aid programs. Building new applications principally in the Cloud and moving legacy data center applications to the cloud. Engaging with technology leaders, business partners, and contractors who ensure operational requirements and needs are being met. Inputting design and technical documentation, reviewing final documentation, and through leadership, ensuring an enterprise network operations engineering framework is being met.

Requirements

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-14, if you possess the specialize experience below. Specialized Experience for the GS-14 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience as an individual contributor in a multi-disciplinary project involving the design, development, and implementation of a new system or a major enhancement to an existing IT system. Experience serving as an engineer or senior software developer, overseeing internal and external software development, testing, integration, and operation. Experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences and translating business requirements into technical user stories. Basic Experience Requirements You must possess IT related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (e.g., IT certification), as appropriate) demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (i.e., 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 (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) - Information Technology Specialist (ENTARCH) GS-2210-14 The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). Knowledge of enterprise architecture and project management principles to develop and maintain organization-wide IT standards. Skill in evaluating and improving IT systems and programs using quantitative and qualitative methods. Ability to provide technical guidance and maintain secure, high-availability data center and network infrastructure. 4. Knowledge of advanced IT concepts and practices to develop and interpret strategies, policies, and service delivery. 5. Ability to analyze, design, implement, and manage enterprise IT frameworks that align technology with organizational goals. 6. Skill in communicating, presenting, negotiating, and collaborating effectively across diverse perspectives.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, please click Foreign Education.

Other Information

Veterans’ Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email [email protected] to schedule a session with a career counselor (“Veterans Counseling Session” should be placed in the subject line of the email). Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment. Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check. Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures. Financial Disclosure: This position does not require financial disclosure. Bargaining Unit: This position is included in the bargaining unit (American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 252). Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.