IT Specialist (Plcypln)

Naval Air Systems Command • Patuxent River, MD

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About The Position

The IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) serves in the Digital Networks and Applications Department, Engineering, Infrastructure, & Device Management Division of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. The role advises on identifying and implementing an enterprise architecture framework that models the program’s IT business processes and their interrelationships. The specialist recommends technical strategies and program initiatives to implement the framework and achieve compliance with organizational architectures and IT strategies.

The role leads efforts to select or develop IT system design processes, including hypotheses, enterprise models, artifacts, and automated tools, supporting a consistent and cohesive program IT infrastructure. It also leads enterprise architecture business reviews and validation processes to promote consistent use of the architecture framework and design processes and shared resources. The specialist guides IT project managers in reviewing and defining proposed IT investments and initiatives to assess the operational feasibility of system design concepts, and leads or participates in independent quality reviews, including applicable project gates and milestones.

The position requires specialized experience with infrastructure and network automation, virtualization and network technologies, system administration, and support of an RDT&E network environment. It may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and the ability to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. A security clearance must be obtained and maintained, and successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current federal employee applying for a GS position.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing.
• Must be able to travel, potentially to CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or DS-05 pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience working independently, managing time effectively, and leading technical projects without close supervision.
• Hands-on expertise with Python, Ansible, and Terraform for infrastructure automation, and proficiency with Git for version control.
• Knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (vCF) and VMware NSX, including experience automating actions in these environments.
• Experience with Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access) and automating complex network infrastructure provisioning.
• Strong system administration background in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows environments.
• Previous experience operating within or supporting an RDT&E network environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Advise on identifying and implementing the enterprise architecture framework, including the program’s IT business processes and their interrelationships.
• Recommend technical strategies and program initiatives to implement the framework and comply with organizational architectures and IT strategies.
• Lead selection or development of IT system design processes, including hypotheses, enterprise models, artifacts, and automated tools.
• Lead enterprise architecture business reviews and validation processes to promote consistent use of the IT architecture framework and design processes and leverage shared resources.
• Guide IT project managers in reviewing, analyzing, and defining new and proposed IT investments and initiatives, including development, modernization, and enhancement, to ensure system design concepts are operationally feasible.
• Lead or participate in independent quality reviews during design reviews, including applicable project gates or milestones.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits depend on position type; applicants are directed to review federal benefits information and contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed