Job Summary

You will serve as a Cloud Services Subject Matter Expert in the Cloud Services and Infrastructure Branch of the Digital Transformation Division in the In-Service Engineering Department, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division. Keyport, Washington. NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA.

Job Description

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Coordinating cloud system administration (AWS, Azure), ensuring compliance with FISMA/FedRAMP, and applying IT integration methods for installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure and security protocols. Examples of Qualifying Experience include: a. Essential First-Day Skills for Success Cloud Platform Proficiency: Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including setup, configuration, and management. Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP) to ensure cloud compliance. Networking & Systems Knowledge: Understanding of network infrastructure and virtualization, including VPCs, subnets, firewalls, and load balancing in cloud environments.Automation & Scripting: Skills in automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Ability to handle incident management and troubleshoot cloud environments effectively. b. Universal Qualifications for All Candidates Federal Cloud Policy Knowledge: Familiarity with federal guidelines, compliance standards, and best practices for cloud security and data governance. IT Systems Background: Experience in systems administration or engineering, particularly in managing or deploying cloud or hybrid infrastructure. Project Management Understanding: Capability to manage projects or initiatives in cloud migration, optimization, or transformation. c. Ideal Candidate Background Extensive Cloud Certifications: Advanced certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) showcasing deep expertise. Federal or Public Sector Cloud Experience: Proven track record managing cloud environments within a federal or public sector context, understanding government protocols. Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and communicate complex cloud solutions effectively to non-technical stakeholders. d. Lower-Grade Applicant Preparedness Hands-on Cloud Platform Experience: At least one to three years of practical experience with cloud platforms in a systems admin or junior engineer role.Exposure to Federal Compliance Requirements: Familiarity with foundational federal security and compliance requirements or experience with non-government but highly regulated environments.Demonstrated Growth in Technical Skill Set: Evidence of progressing through technical roles, gaining responsibility in managing cloud or virtualized systems, or leading small projects. e. Alignment with Area of Consideration Federal IT & Cloud Specializations: Applicants within federal agencies or contractors familiar with federal IT, cybersecurity, and procurement requirements.Public Sector Backgrounds in Cloud Services: Potential candidates from the Department of Defense or civilian federal agencies are more likely to have relevant compliance knowledge and experience with federally compliant cloud architectures. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/ . Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.