Summary
This serves as public notice for the use of a Direct Hire Authority. Applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
This Information Technology Specialist (Solutions Architect) position is located in the Office of the Secretary (S/ES), Executive Technology (ExecTech), Department of State (DOS).
Duties
- Directs engineering staff to evaluate, design, and develop fully tested systems and tools to meet both internal and customer business needs.
- Extensively researches and studies reports and technical journals to keep abreast of state-of-the-art technology and trends which influence revision or development of new concepts or practices.
- Serves as technical advisor in planning, developing, implementing, managing hosted services. Advises stakeholders on industry standards and best practices for the development and deployment of computer systems, network architecture, and applications.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with the Bureau of Information Resource Management and Bureau of Diplomatic Security to ensure solutions meet Department enterprise and security requirements.
- Develops a state-of-the-art, agile, and innovative engineering team focused on modernizing current technologies, identifying future technology needs, and building newly designed solutions with industry best practices and standards, cybersecurity.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must meet the following requirements.
Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies:
- Attention to Detail - Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide variety of applications, operating systems, protocols, and equipment used in the organization.
- Customer Service - Knowledge of and skill in applying customer support principles.
- Oral Communication - Knowledge of communications methods and techniques.
- Problem Solving - Knowledge of problem resolution databases; troubleshooting and data analysis methods; communication methods and techniques.
Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience studying and implementing industry best standards (e.g. IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Host-Base Intrusion Detection System (HIDS), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), etc.);
- Experience reviewing system designs, designed solutions, cybersecurity and developing enterprise architect policies for personnel;
- Experience reporting and conducting regular presentations, briefings, reporting, and other outreach with senior management, technical and standards committees;
- Experience networking with Operations and Maintenance teams to transition developed solutions to production; AND
- Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and other industry stakeholders.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
· For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.
· If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
· Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to similar positions in any Bureau/Office listed on this announcement for approximately 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
- Benefits
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is being filled through direct hire authority. Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority, veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply. For this announcement, all applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for further consideration, and you may be subject to assessments during the selection process (e.g., technical writing sample or other work sample, structured interview, etc.). If you are selected, we will review your resume and required documents to determine if you meet the qualifications for this position, specifically the education, specialized experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) necessary to perform the work of the position.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following KSAs and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
- Knowledge of IT Enterprise Architecture.
- Knowledge of information technology (e.g. application, system design, database management, computer equipment, software, systems).
- Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer service.
- Ability to identify and analyze emerging network technology.
- Ability to perform IT Project Management activities.
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