Summary This position is located within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Office of Water Prediction (OWP), with one vacancy located in Tuscaloosa, AL. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS OWP-24-12283781-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. Responsibilities As an IT Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Implement Linux cybersecurity procedures ensuring systems are operated and maintained in accordance with regulatory DOC and NOAA guidelines, along with in-house implemented policies and procedures. Facilitate and coordinate the gathering, analysis and preservation of evidence used in addressing cybersecurity violations. Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems on physical and virtual platforms. Design, configure, and maintain complex applications based on customer specifications for all Linux platforms. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies specific to RHEL to enhance system performance and efficiency. Develop standard guidelines for the use and acquisition of Linux based software systems. Implement and test security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. Monitor and optimize system performance, identifying performance bottlenecks and proposing solutions. Participate and contribute to work on projects requiring strong interpersonal, group and customer-service related skills. Coordinate with other Linux team members on system security projects using industry best practices on Red Hat operating systems. Coordinate and/or monitor development efforts and schedules. Track and execute Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and security changes through the Linux Team Lead, Information System Security Officer, and the IT Supervisor. Requirements Conditions of Employment Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period. More requirements are listed under Qualification and Other Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov). Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized. This position is in the bargaining unit. This position is covered by (1538). This position requires continuing education and minimum industry standard Linux certifications such as RHCSA, LFCS and Linux+ to be obtained within 6 months of hire. It is highly desired to have advanced certifications such as RHCE, LFCE, and CCIE. Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued. A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you may be non-competitively promoted if you perform successfully and if recommended by management. This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: NWS OWP-24-12246873-DE. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement. Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. To qualify at the GS-12: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Applying knowledge of Red Hat system administration and information systems security standards and methods; Contributing to solutions pertaining to IT issues; and Assisting team members on system security projects utilizing regulations and procedures. -AND- Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four 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. Education There is no positive education requirement for this position. Additional Information Well-qualified for CTAP and ICTAP eligibility includes those candidates who have been determined to exceed minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85, but otherwise may or may not be among the highly or best-qualified candidates. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice). A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade level, and duty location; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. NOAA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. The Department of the Commerce (DOC) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.