IT Specialist (Cloud Solution Engineer), CG-2210-13

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to applicants with status (i.e., current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility); those eligible for appointment under special hiring authorities; and veterans eligible for VEOA appointment. Applicants without status should apply under FDIC announcement 2024-CIOO-DB288 to be considered.

Duties

Designs, implements and maintains secure Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) processes and toolchains in a cloud environment in accordance with industry best practices, NIST guidelines, and corporate direction as a foundation for the DAUXS-provided Developer Platform.Creates and manages automation scripts, CI/CD playbooks, and tools to automate the deployment and management of infrastructure, code, and security policies to be used internally and provided as capabilities to the Developer Platform.Provides guidance to workload teams, promoting the use of DevSecOps and Agile principles and identifying opportunities for leveraging automation in a DevSecOps / Agile environment through the Developer Platform. Identifies and mitigates security risks across the entire software development lifecycle, from code development to production deployment, using NIST guidelines for risk management and continuous monitoring.Creates and manages CI/CD pipelines for various applications and services that are built and deployed on cloud platforms, integrating NIST guidelines for security controls and security automation. Provides technical support and troubleshooting for workload teams, including assisting with the resolution of issues related to the use of DevSecOps processes and the Developer Platform.Identifies opportunities for automation and optimization of cloud services, in order to improve efficiency and reduce costs for workload teams, using tools such as automation scripts and cloud optimization services.Provides technical support and troubleshooting for workload teams, including assisting with the resolution of issues related to the use of cloud services and the migration of their applications from on-premises to the cloud.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Employment Conditions .

Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here .

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 12 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience applying Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) processes and toolchains in a cloud environment in accordance with industry best practices.

You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following competencies:

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 “well qualified” for this position. For more information, Click Here .

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional Information

Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office at least 1 day per pay period beginning January 2, 2024, and at their supervisor’s direction to support mission and project needs. In person reporting requirements are expected to increase in July 2024.

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type.

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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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.