IT Services & Operations Specialist-Senior

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) • Chantilly, VA

5d • $146,807 - $195,200

About The Position

For over sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America's advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet. Do you have extensive experience designing, implementing, and operating complex network services and systems at an expert level? Are you passionate about developing secure information systems that support intelligence operations? Does leading the design of information technology architectures to complement innovative overhead reconnaissance systems interest you? If so, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is looking for you! The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes via a continuous announcement for consideration against current and future opportunities for senior level (GG1415) Senior IT Services & Operations Specialists, occupational series 2210. This position focuses on the following DoD 8140 Work Roles: Network Operations Specialist (441) Information Systems Security Developer (631) Enterprise Architect (651) Research & Development Specialist (661) This is a fulltime position. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.

Requirements

• 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 8 years of specialized experience in network operations, systems development, enterprise architecture, or research and development
• Mastery of and directly applicable experience with advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices
• Experience developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services throughout the agency
• Proven ability to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues
• Significant experience applying new developments to previously unsolvable problems and making decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency IT policies or programs
• Proven ability to manage largescale projects from end to end to include leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience communicating with high-ranking stakeholders to resolve issues, provide executive briefings and status updates
• Experience delivering IT products using Agile and lean methodologies
• Education: BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution; OR
• Training: Advanced level 4CFA26B or M0923W1 or M0923X1 or A2020039 or A2020008; OR
• Certification: CCNA, GCIA, GCLD, GDSA, GFACT, CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, or GCED
• Education: BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution; OR
• Training: Advanced level 4CF22/160F23 or 4CFA26B; OR
• Certification: FITSPD, GCSA, or CISSP-ISSEP
• Education: BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution; OR
• Certification: CISSO, GCIA, GCSA, GCLD, GICSP, CISSPISSAP, or CISSP-ISSEP
• Education: BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution; OR
• Certification: GCLD, CCE, CASP+, or CEH

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Network Operations Leadership: Serve as an expert network operations leader and consultant, managing and directing multiple highly complex and innovative network infrastructure projects and initiatives. Design and implement enterprise-level network solutions for mission-critical reconnaissance systems.
• Systems Development Leadership: Provide expert technical advice, leadership, and direction on a variety of systems development projects delivering new capabilities, services, or platforms. Design, develop, test, and evaluate information system security throughout the systems development lifecycle at an enterprise level.
• Enterprise Architecture Leadership: Develop and maintain business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs at a strategic level. Develop IT rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures for complex systems.
• Research & Development Leadership: Lead software and systems engineering research to develop new capabilities with fully integrated cybersecurity. Conduct comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems and develop innovative solutions.
• Leadership to Ad Hoc Teams: Lead cross-functional teams at scale or in highly complex environments to develop innovative IT solutions. Focus team efforts towards current goals and priorities. Plan, develop, and execute largescale IT projects that transform the manner in which work is accomplished.
• Relationship Management: Work closely with customer agencies in senior leadership roles and navigate conflicting priorities from senior stakeholders or in complex environments. Reinforce, uphold, and advocate core principles for building secure IT services and systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees