IT Specialist (ENTARCH)

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $125,776- $163,514 Columbus, OH: $131,245- $170,624 Dayton, OH: $130,461 - $169,604 Fort Belvoir, VA: $143,913- $187,093 New Cumberland, PA: $143,913- $187,093 Ogden, UT: $125,776- $163,514 Philadelphia, PA: $138,595- $180,178 Richmond, VA: $131,385- $170,806

Duties

• Design, build, and directly deploy scalable enterprise cloud architectures with a specific focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring strict alignment with DoW mission objectives, IT modernization strategies, and industry best practices.
• Design, configure, and secure hybrid cloud environments by directly implementing robust network connectivity (e.g., VPNs, Interconnects) and API integrations between on-premises legacy systems and GCP.
• Develop and deploy physical enterprise data schemas and hybrid storage solutions to enhance mission interoperability and real-time system integration.
• Engineer, configure, and maintain data pipelines (ETL/ELT), for data engineering initiatives—including ETL processes, advanced analytics, and database operations within GCP—in collaboration with cross-functional technical and analytical teams.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive strategic roadmaps for resilient infrastructure across compute, storage, and networking domains, ensuring secure interoperability across DoW legacy applications and modern GCP ecosystems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into production-ready GCP solutions. Conduct objective technical trade studies, author system design specifications, and directly configure...
• ...and deploy approved cloud-based architectures and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) blueprints.
• Author and maintain detailed architectural documentation and visualizations using the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and other architectural frameworks as required...
• ...translating operational requirements into actionable engineering initiatives.
• Configure and enforce automated cloud governance and FinOps controls. Develop and deploy technical guardrails (e.g., resource tagging pipelines, IAM constraints, automated shutdown scripts for idle resources)...
• ... to actively optimize GCP utilization, restrict waste, and ensure strict technical alignment with allocated budgets.
• Research and evaluate emerging GCP services and cloud technologies. Propose, code, and actively execute hands-on pilots, sandboxes, and proof-of-concepts to solve complex mission challenges and prevent technological stagnation.
• Architect, prototype, and build multi-cloud solutions utilizing cloud-agnostic tools and containerization standards (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform) to actively mitigate risk and eliminate restrictive vendor lock-in.
• Directly engineer cross-cloud interoperability and secure data mobility pipelines between GCP and other enterprise cloud platforms.
• Establish and enforce enterprise software development policies, DevSecOps standard operating procedures (SOPs), and actively configure automated DevSecOps pipelines (CI/CD) to enforce architectural best-practices across all cloud engineering teams.
• The successful candidate will fil a highly technical, dual-hatted role, splitting their time between strategic Enterprise Architecture (e.g., DoDAF/UAF documentation, strategic road mapping, etc.) and hands-on cloud engineering...
• ... (e.g., writing Infrastructure-as-Code, configuring GCP data pipelines, and executing technical deployments).

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (ENT ARCH), your qualifications must include: A. 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-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level. 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: Experience directly configuring, deploying, and maintaining cloud services and data pipelines (e.g., ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehouses) within a cloud environment, such as Azure, AWS or (preferably) Google Cloud Platform (GCP), using tools such as BigQuery, Dataflow, or equivalent cloud-native services. Translating and executing enterprise architecture policies into actionable, hands-on cloud engineering designs and configurations for innovative systems. Defining problems and identifying key issues in the development of Enterprise Architecture plans, establishing regulatory/system guidance, and directly authoring and maintaining strategic IT roadmaps, system visualizations, or architecture blueprints utilizing formal frameworks (e.g., DoDAF, UAF, TOGAF). Engineering, prototyping, and implementing technical advances, management concepts, and cloud-based system improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams. - Conducting technical analysis and hands-on system modeling of program architectures to ensure they support strategic modernization and secure cloud deployments. B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience. 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

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: FSA Behavioral Index Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience FSA Situation Inventory Accountability Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Occupational Interaction Assessment Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Self-management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Occupational Judgement Assessment Decision Making Occupational Reading Assessment Reading Comprehension Occupational Reasoning Assessment Reasoning Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Other Information

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194). For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal. This job will close when the agency has received 100 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.