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National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) · 5 hours ago

IT Services & Operations Specialist

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$105K/yr - $173K/yr

3+ years exp

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has been a leader in space-based intelligence for over sixty years, and is currently seeking an IT Services & Operations Specialist. This role involves designing, implementing, and operating complex network services and systems to support intelligence operations and secure information systems.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Planning, implementing, and operating network services/systems, including hardware and virtual environments

Designing, developing, testing, and evaluating information system security throughout the systems development lifecycle

Developing and maintaining business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs

Developing IT rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures

Conducting software and systems engineering research to develop new capabilities with fully integrated cybersecurity

Evaluating potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems through comprehensive technology research

Applying new developments to previously unsolvable problems in systems engineering and operations

Making decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency IT architecture and operations policies

Qualification

Network operationsInformation system securityEnterprise architectureIT security conceptsProject managementSystems developmentResearchDevelopmentIT architecture understandingIT developments

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

You will be subject to preemployment and periodic drug testing

You will be subject to preemployment and periodic polygraph examinations

Minimum of 3 years of specialized experience in network operations, systems development, enterprise architecture, or research and development

Experience with the interrelationships of multiple IT specialties

Understanding of an organization's IT architecture

Knowledge of new IT developments and applications

Strong knowledge of IT security concepts, standards, and methods

Experience with project management principles, methods, and practices

Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position

Experience must be reflected in your resume

Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum will not be eligible for consideration

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification options for their assigned work role

Cyberspace Workforce and Qualification Management Program: In accordance with DoDM8140.03, employees are required to achieve and maintain the appropriate foundational and residential qualification requirements within their associated work role qualification matrix

Professional Development: In accordance with DoDM8140.03, employees are required to complete 20 hours of continuous professional development or education annually to maintain qualification in their cyber work role

Financial Management Certification: May be required to obtain the appropriate Financial Management certification level for the position within two years of assignment

Overtime Statement: May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays

Travel Statement: May be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments

Financial Disclosure: May be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) coded positions: If selected for a DAWIA coded position, the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 36 – 60 months after accepting this position

DAWIA Functional Area/Tier Required: GG-11–12: Engineering and Technical Management/Foundational; GG-13: Engineering and Technical Management/Practitioner

Geographic Mobility Agreement: May be subject to directed reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness, and/or career development

Emergency Essential: Certain positions are deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements

Preferred

Highly desired: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution