IT Specialist (Security)

Summary Incumbent will serve as an IT Specialist with the Authentication Services Branch (AIF-310). Responsibilities The incumbent of this position will serve as an Information Technology Specialist in the AIT, Infrastructure & Operations (AIF) Service Division, and will report to the manager of the Authentication Services Branch. He / She will perform multiple duties in support of enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) administration. Supporting enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services, including the design, administration, operation, and maintenance of Certificate Authority (CA), Registration Authority (RA), and Validation Authority (VA) systems. Ensures secure certificate lifecycle management and availability of enterprise identity and trust services supporting organizational mission requirements. Administers and maintains Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments supporting PKI, identity management, and application workloads. Performs system configuration, patch management, security hardening, and integration with enterprise authentication and authorization services to maintain compliant and secure operating environments. Implements and enforces operating system security controls across Windows Server and RHEL platforms in accordance with enterprise cybersecurity standards and best practices. Utilizes enterprise monitoring and analytics tools, including Splunk, SolarWinds, and Tanium, to monitor system health, analyze security events, track PKI performance metrics, and respond to operational alerts. Provides operational database support for PKI-related systems using PostgreSQL and MariaDB, performing routine maintenance activities such as executing basic queries, validating backups, conducting availability checks, and supporting system reliability and data integrity. Researches emerging technologies, platform capabilities, and security configurations related to Windows Server and RHEL environments. Evaluates new features and tools, analyzes implementation risks and benefits, and provides technical recommendations supporting secure integration within FAA enterprise infrastructure. Investigates incidents, resolves technical issues, and supports reporting and monitoring functions to improve operational effectiveness and system resilience. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference- U.S. Office or Personnel Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A): Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-10-12. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized Experience is: Experience in Enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Administration providing uninterrupted service to customers, and experience administrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Servers, PostgreSQL and MariaDB databases, and monitoring systems to support Enterprise PKI infrastructure in a large enterprise environment. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list. Selections may be made from this announcement or ACT-AIT-26-AIF310-100579. Education Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. 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