Drug Enforcement Administration · 2 days ago
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking an Information Technology Specialist for their San Diego Field Division, CA. The primary purpose of this role is to provide technical support to the Division's IT systems and telecommunications, ensuring the application of information security policies and overseeing IT systems for end users.
GovernmentLaw Enforcement
Responsibilities
Conducting complex studies relating to analysis design and security tasks within divisional related programs
Designing, preparing and setting up complex and difficult computer programs (Apple iTunes, IOS upgrades, anti-virus software)
Planning for the total database environment including database management systems, data dictionaries, security systems, communications software, and end user software
Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of systems administration services for a major segment of an agency, such as a region or multi-state area
Overseeing and resolving problems of the server, network devices, storage, and client devices, support IT systems of all end users on a daily basis by monitoring, and troubleshooting
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Incumbent is subject to random drug testing
Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR 1-year OR 2-year trial period, as appropriate)
Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Incumbent is required to submit the OGE Form-450 upon entering the position and annually
Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement
Applicants applying for the GS-12 must have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-11 grade level
Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Planning for the total database environment including database management systems, data dictionaries, security systems, communications software, and end user software; 2) Assisting with the non-firebird Internet/Wi-Fi system infrastructure for critical sensitive investigations; 3) Analyzing, reviewing, and recommending upgrades for existing databases; and 4) Assisting and resolving problems of the server, network devices, storage, and client devices, support IT systems of all end users on a daily basis by monitoring, and troubleshooting
Applicants applying for the GS-13 must have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level
Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Planning for the total database environment including database management systems, data dictionaries, security systems, communications software, and end user software; 2) Managing the entire non-firebird Internet/Wi-Fi system infrastructure for critical sensitive investigations; 3) Analyzing, reviewing, and recommending upgrades for existing databases; 4) Overseeing and resolving problems of the server, network devices, storage, and client devices, support IT systems of all end users on a daily basis by monitoring, and troubleshooting; and 5) Resolving difficult technical issues associated with the installation or change in configuration of equipment and systems
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Drug Enforcement Administration
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States, and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any competent jurisdiction, organizations and their principal members involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the U.S., and recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing availability of illicit controlled substances.
Funding
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