IT Specialist

Position: IT Specialist, GS-13/14

Division: Finance and Facilities Division

Unit: Redstone Enterprise Services Unit

Location: Huntsville, AL

Working Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Salary: GS-13 $109,749.00- $142,676.00

GS-14 $129,690.00- $168,597.00

Full Performance Level: GS-14

Number of Positions Available: 1

Duration: Full Time

In order to recruit and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for incentives. All incentives are contingent on the approval of the Human Resources Division.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Mission Statement:

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties

• Ensures system security requirements are addressed in all phases of the Information System lifecycle. Participates in planned system designs to ensure appropriate system security policies are implemented, when required.
• Installs, configures, and maintains servers (bare metal and/or virtual), networks, and applications. Build new baselines with the appropriate security and access controls to include DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGS) and required security controls. Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Develops and maintains disaster recovery plans for infrastructure. Ensure data backup and restoration processes are in place. Apply security patches and updates to systems using available tools
• Ensures all modifications and enhancements to IT systems effectively meet validated mission and operational requirements; are designed to conform to established standards; and are cost-effective, efficient, and technically sound
• Troubleshoots the most complex problems within the application by obtaining background information and formulating solutions

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans’ preference will be applied.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies

• Collaboration
• Computer and Electronics
• Customer Service
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Information Management
• Organizing and Planning
• System Maintenance
• Technology Awareness

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience evaluating system and device usage to ensure compliance with current security policies.
• Experience with system analysis and troubleshooting to analyze, isolate, and document problems/issues, identify risks, and develop options/solutions.
• Experience with computer hardware, systems software and design, integration, networking, and computer system architecture.

GS-14: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience utilizing approved tools to conduct vulnerability and compliance scanning of information systems, analyzed and interpreted results, and made recommendations for correcting or mitigating vulnerabilities.
• Experience with FBI IT operational policies, procedures, and methods

How to Apply

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