Security and Systems Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of duties including plans, analysis, development, coordination, and evaluation of current NSEP and contingency telecommunications plans.
• Serves as the primary subject matter technical expert and directly leads IT and Information Management system administration and management for the assigned site.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Ground Entry Point (GEP).
• Serves as the primary IT technical expert for the assigned site, providing full-spectrum support for desktops, laptops, printers, VoIP, VTC, and mission-critical information systems.
• Manages HF, VHF, UHF, Ku-band SATCOM, and RF-over-fiber systems. Leads setup, configuration, operation, and maintenance of radio and satellite communications networks.
• Develops and implements IT and telecommunications plans, strategic initiatives, and continuity support procedures.
• Advises senior leaders on system limitations, policy implementation, and operational impacts. Supports national-level guidance integration and manages major communications programs for the division.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs, including submitting to background checks as a condition of employment and/or continued access to Special Access Programs.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
• The incumbent will be designated Non-Combat Essential (NCE). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent may be required to deploy within CONUS only, via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations.
• The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises.
• This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• Military Reservists selected for this position must arrange for a military deployment waiver from the Reserve Unit, which will remain in effect while assigned to the position.

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Creditable specialized experience includes:
  • Experience designing, integrating, and managing complex telecommunications systems including SATCOM (Ku-band), HF/VHF/UHF radio networks, RF-over-fiber architectures, and multi-path high-availability transport networks (99.999% uptime).
  • Experience providing full-spectrum IT systems administration—desktops, laptops, VoIP, VTC, network equipment, system configuration, and executive-level technical support—while ensuring operational readiness of IT and communications systems supporting continuity operations, contingency missions, or high-visibility executive environments.
  • Experience developing and implementing long-range telecommunications strategies, continuity communications plans, enterprise architecture designs, bandwidth/gap analyses, system acquisition documentation, and lifecycle sustainment plans.
• 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).

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Additional Information

• This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants.
• DLA is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test.
• The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
• Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana.