IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC) - ClearanceJobs : Job Details

Serves as an Information Technology (IT) expert with advanced knowledge in administering and supporting Citrix/VDI technologies.

Serves as the principal advisor and senior staff specialist in the Enterprise Infrastructure Application Support Branch, Enterprise IT Architecture Division, Technical Foundation Services (TFS), and Enterprise IT Services (EIS).

Provides technical guidance, analysis, advice, and troubleshooting / problem resolution on a wide range of operational problems involving enterprise IT services that impact enterprise operations in support of Citrix/VDI.

Manages Enterprise Citrix Server Farms on a virtual platform, via VMware to include: all virtual server infrastructure needed to support Citrix project, Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, NetScaler.

Provisioning software/appliances, perform installation, configuration, maintenance and support of servers in a Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop environment.

Review performance metrics of VDI Farm infrastructure to ensure availability of resources for external or remote users and internal users making server adjustments to improve that availability.

Prepare reports and records of work accomplishments, administration information, and work materials as required and prepares information for supervisor on project progress.

Provide tier 3 level enterprise support for Citrix/VDI Applications, Remote and Tool Support Branch for both Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) and the Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET).

Research, document, and apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to Windows operating systems OR applications to meet security compliance in support of Citrix/VDI and other Virtual Desktop Initiatives.

Participate in planning, designing, conducting and evaluating the results of feasibility and performance studies and environmental tests of next generation of Citrix/VDI products for enterprise implementation.

Receives trouble calls from end-users, provides all Tier III support to include: trouble-shooting or diagnostic routines and procedures, assesses the problem, determines actions necessary to resolve the problem, and takes those actions.

Must be a U.S. citizen

Tour of Duty: Set Schedule

Security Requirements: Critical Sensitive with Secret Access

Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Bargaining Unit Status: Yes

This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located anywhere within DLA Information Operations, J6.

To qualify for an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFSOEC), your qualifications must include: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position.

To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only}, time-after competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Responsible for planning and project management for both CONUS and OCONUS IT Citrix/VDI environments and serves as the functional manager for IT resources to all depot IT personnel.
• Provides Citrix/VDI technical guidance, assistance, and advice to other personnel to facilitate and enhance the translation of customer/user expectations into automated requirements.
• Manages Enterprise Citrix Server Farms on a virtual platform, via VMware to include: all virtual server infrastructure needed to support Citrix project, Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, NetScaler, and provisioning software/appliances, perform installation, configuration, maintenance and support of servers in a Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop environment.
• Review performance metrics of Farm infrastructure to ensure availability of resources for external or remote users and internal users making server adjustments to improve that availability.
• Researches and analyzes Citrix/VDI IT methods, techniques, and procedures to determine overall effectiveness to make recommendations to leadership to improve organizational efficiency.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed:

• 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 alternative, and to make recommendations.

Education substitution may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.