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IT Specialist (Sys Admin)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology · Posted 1 days ago
Hybrid Little Rock, AR $106K – $138K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ EngineeringOperationsCustomer Success
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This position is located within the Office of Infrastructure Operations (IO) service line under the Office of Information Technology (OIT). IO provides efficient, secure, and reliable infrastructure services with availability, capacity and timeliness that match our customer's demands. We relentlessly focus on exceptional customer service, risk-based Zero Trust cybersecurity, a best-in-class workforce, and putting the Veteran first in everything we do.
What You'll Do
- →OIT Mission: The mission of the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is to collaborate with our business partners to create the best experience for all Veterans.
- →OIT Vision: To become a world-class organization that provides a seamless, unified Veteran experience through the delivery of state-of-the-art technology.
- →Major Duties: Detailed technical knowledge of IBM z/OZ mainframe operating systems software in one or more of its component areas (operating systems design, virtual machine design, database design and implementation, data communications subsystem design, transaction processing subsystem, storage administration and performance and capacity management).
- →Provides technical expertise to and works with customers and systems analysts/programmer personnel in all areas related to mainframe systems.
- →Plans and coordinates the installation upgrade and maintenance of mainframe systems software and/or hardware, including complex and sophisticated systems involving interagency, vendor and higher-level management coordination; and evaluates, selects and coordinates the acquisition of related software and hardware.
- →The work involves planning and coordinating the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mainframe hardware and software systems.
- →Achieves recovery from system malfunctions; manages the installation and integration of system fixes, updates , and enhancements.
- →Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools (for example, surveys, system performance measures) to assess the effectiveness and practicality of information technology systems.
- →Identifies issues and analyzes information to draw accurate conclusions, ensuring careful attention to detail.
- →Dissects problems and information into their meaningful parts, and uses logic and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.
- →Ability to monitor measures or indicators of system performance and availability.
- →Evaluates unusual circumstances and considers different approaches in dealing with incomplete and conflicting data.
- →Understands the VA's mission and uses this knowledge to guide actions; provides outstanding customer service and represents the organization effectively.
- →Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist (Sys Admin)/PD10513A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Telework: ADHOC telework may be authorized at management discretion.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓This is not a remote position.
- ✓OI&T has multiple worksites at various duty locations, and the individual(s) selected may be assigned to any federal government work site.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:- your performance and conduct;- the needs and interests of the agency;- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓This announcement will NOT be used for changing duty locations.
- ✓If selected, and not on an approved exemption, you will continue to report to your current duty location.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 738d9561-8112-4473-a961-008276d65aaa
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