TRAVEL REQUIRED:

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RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

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You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.

Subject to a background/suitability investigation.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.

Physical Requirements: There are no unusual physical demands beyond those normally required in a standard information systems environment.The ability to produces superior performance under constant pressure and tight deadlines is essential as are multi-tasking skills. 

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.   Examples of specialized experience are:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector serving as a technical advisor to various strategic IT initiatives within a cultural institution.

Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!

Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates.

• At least 3 years of expert-level hands-on experience with system administration and management of 100+ servers running Linux operating system supporting mission critical 24x7 production environment.
• At least 3 years Expert-level hands-on experience with Linux Shell and Perl Scripting
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server Operating System administration
• At least 3 year of hands-on experience with building, security hardening, patching, backups/recovery and troubleshooting of Linux operating system in both virtual and physical server environments.
• Experience with Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) and/or Open-Source automation tools for improving management of complex Linux-based environments
• Working knowledge of Apache TomCat and Java Development Kit (JDK) in Linux-based environments. Experience with these products in Windows environment will be a plus.
• Experience with administration of MySQL database in production environments. Experience with Microsoft SQL Administration will be a plus.
• Experience with Linux-based environment integration with Active Directory for user access control
• At least 2 years of Working knowledge of supporting server deployment and management in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Azure cloud-based infrastructure as a service (IaaS) environments
• Possesses project and process management skills, with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and a wide range of tasks.
• Ability to perform well under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and within time constraints.

GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

This position has an education requirement.  You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades).  Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.  Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.  Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

Candidate has a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in information technology, computer science, system engineering, or equivalent degree. 

Certification or Trainings: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) in version 6 or later are required.

Specialized Amazon Web Services training - Architecting on AWS, is a plus.

• The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
  • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
  
  • Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
  
  • AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE WITH A LEVEL-2 PUBLIC TRUST BACKGROUND PREFERRED.
  
  • All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
  
  EEO Policy: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/equal-employment-opportunity/
  
  Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/reasonable-accommodation/
  
  Veterans Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
  
  Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Best-qualified candidates will be determined by their personal, educational and work experience indicated in your resume and in their supplemental information relative to the factors listed above.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your evaluation rating may be adjusted accordingly.


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