Summary This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), serving as the Information Technology Specialist (DATAMGT/INFOSEC) responsible for administering all database technology, both structured and unstructured, at the USITC. This announcement is issued under "direct-hire" authority. Responsibilities Conducts effective and comprehensive administration and maintenance activities to ensure operational use of production and non-production PostgreSQL and MongoDB database management systems hosted on Linux-based operating systems following industry standards and best practices. Implements and uses tools to check and monitor the health, security, usage and performance of enterprise database environments following Federal IT and cybersecurity policies as well as industry standards and best practices. Provides support for implementing new software applications and integrating underlying information databases following an Agile-based Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Supports maintenance and timely security updates of all network infrastructure hosting databases and database technology. Implements security controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of production PostgreSQL and MongoDB database systems hosted on Linux-based operating systems following Federal and USITC security policies and guidelines. Responds to, manages and completes ad-hoc data requests from stakeholders to support agency mission objectives. Supports research, evaluation, analysis, acquisition and implementation of 3rd-party technologies supporting database environments such as cloud-based technologies, containerization and business intelligence tools. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, and selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience obtained in the private or public sector that is equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Ensuring the ongoing operation, administration and maintenance of production and non-production databases running PostgreSQL and MongoDB database management systems in a Linux-based environment AND Implementing security controls and using tools to check and monitor the health, security, usage and performance of enterprise database environments following Federal IT and cybersecurity policies, such as FISMA, as well as industry standards and best practices; AND Supporting maintenance and timely security updates and patching of all network infrastructure, database management technologies and other software which supports hosting databases to effectively ensure the high availability, integrity and confidentiality of the data. Selective Placement Factor: To be considered qualified for this position at the GS-13 level, applicants must have at least 2 years of demonstrated experience conducting effective and comprehensive administration and maintenance activities to ensure operational use of production and non-production PostgreSQL and MongoDB database systems hosted on Linux-based operating systems following industry standards and best practices. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience obtained in the private or public sector that is equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Mastery of the administration and maintenance of production and non-production databases running PostgreSQL and MongoDB database management systems in a Linux-based environment AND Advanced experience implementing security controls and using tools to check and monitor the health, security, usage and performance of enterprise database environments following Federal IT and cybersecurity policies, such as FISMA, as well as utilizing cutting-edge industry standards and best practices; AND Providing expert support for implementation of new software systems and underlying information databases, to include designing, implementing and integrating databases containing both structured and unstructured data, following an Agile-based SDLC; AND Providing expert support with the maintenance and timely security updates and patching of all network infrastructure, database management technologies and other software which supports hosting databases to effectively ensure the high availability, integrity and confidentiality of the data. Selective Placement Factor: To be considered qualified for this position at the GS-14 level, applicants must have at least 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience conducting effective and comprehensive administration and maintenance activities to ensure operational use of production and non-production PostgreSQL and MongoDB database systems hosted on Linux-based operating systems. 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. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information This announcement is issued under "direct-hire" authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.0 3304(a)(3) and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire: All candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply. Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs are available to federal employees that qualify. Those eligible for these programs are granted special priority selection rights. To be considered, you must be deemed well-qualified by receiving a score of 85 or higher. If you are a federal employee claiming CTAP/ICTAP, you must provide the documents listed under the Required Documents section to verify your eligibility. Also, you must indicate in your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For additional information regarding CTAP/ICTAP, please visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service or are exempt under Selective Service regulations. For additional information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/. Severely disabled persons program information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/hiring/ Cover page to fax paper application - OPM Form 1203fx: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/forms/opm1203fx.pdf Assessment Question: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12705206 Vacancy ID number: DH-25-30-DF Reasonable accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis. Verification of information: Any information claimed on your resume and in application materials, such as education, credentials, employment history, etc., will be verified as part of the security clearance process.