6,322 IT Operating Specialist jobs in the United States

Summary Connectivity and Collaboration Services (CCS) engineers, installs, operates and maintains: core network transport, the corporate collaboration services, and voice, call center, and video that enables VA business partners and employees to deliver quality services to Veterans and their families. CCS "Connects everyone to everything." Responsibilities Major Duties: Provide ingoing optimization and problem-solving support. Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies. Check system hardware availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency. Make recommendations based on trend analysis for enhancements to software and hardware solutions to enhance customer experience. Perform repairs on faulty system/server hardware. Install and configure hardware, software, and peripheral equipment for system users in accordance with organizational standards. Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist (Operating Systems)/PD18602A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required as needed for this position. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary in nature. No special physical demands are required. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. May require occasional travel. Promotion Potential: Position is at full performance level. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Selectee is subject to background/suitability investigation. Selected applicant will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment. To be considered for this position, applicants must complete all required steps in the process. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Qualifications Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. To qualify for this position, all qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement- 08/22/2025. EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is defined as: Expertise in administering and supporting the Microsoft 365 platform across its core services-Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Exchange. This includes managing user accounts, permissions, and licenses; configuring and maintaining collaboration tools; and ensuring secure, compliant access to cloud-based resources. Availability tracking, PowerApp-based reporting, and integration of collaboration services into enterprise-wide communication strategies. AND Basic Requirement (IOR): For this position, 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. 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of this announcement. Additional Information A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: ttps://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Summary Connectivity and Collaboration Services (CCS) engineers, installs, operates and maintains: core network transport, the corporate collaboration services, and voice, call center, and video that enables VA business partners and employees to deliver quality services to Veterans and their families. CCS "Connects everyone to everything." Responsibilities Major Duties: Design group policies and access control lists to ensure compatibility with organizational standards, business rules, and needs. Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies. Manage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability. Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems. Comply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures. Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures. Provide ongoing optimization and problem-solving support. This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: 411 - Technical Support 451 - Systems Administration For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist (Operating Systems)/PD18677A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required as needed for this position. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Remote: This is not a remote position. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary in nature. No special physical demands are required. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. May require occasional travel. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Selectee is subject to background/suitability investigation. Selected applicant will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required. To be considered for this position, applicants must complete all required steps in the process. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/22/2025. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement. You must meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. Minimum Qualifications Requirements EXPERIENCE: To qualify for this position, you must have information technology-related experience demonstrating all of the four competencies listed below. Ensure that this experience is clearly described in your resume: 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. -AND- Specialized Experience for GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. 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 and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. Specialized experience is defined as expertise in administering and supporting the Microsoft 365 platform across its core services-Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Exchange. This includes managing user accounts, permissions, and licenses; configuring and maintaining collaboration tools; and ensuring secure, compliant access to cloud-based resources. Availability tracking, PowerApp-based reporting, and integration of collaboration services into enterprise-wide communication strategies. 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those who have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Education EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position at this grade level. Additional Information A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• Provides comprehensive technical support and guidance to assigned programs within DLA Information Operations, Program Executive Office in matters relating to information management issues.
• . that involve a wide range of Information Technology (IT) management.
• Complete advanced technical integrations between DLA systems and various other systems including mutual authentication, API connections, and REST functions.
• Work closely with J61 security team to provide security solutions that satisfy use case need and maintain sufficient security posture.
• Provides comprehensive support in resolving security incidents, networking issues, and other technical challenges that arise.
• Monitor overall platform health and lead in optimizing performance, reducing technical debt, ensuring upgradability, improving user experience, and automating routine processes.
• Oversees the adoption of AI capabilities and coordinates between DLA AI office, J61, and all affected use cases.
• Serves as chief SME for all technical, security, and networking relating to the platform, and is able to provide clear concise briefs to leadership.
• Conducts risk/value assessments during design and enhancement phases to ensure optimal use of capabilities.
• Responsible for maintaining comprehensive technical documentation and centralized artifacts to support governance, continuity, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Provides support in the following: planning, installation, configuration, testing, implementation, and management of the systems environment in support of the organization’s IT architecture and business needs.
• Oversees systems testing, coordinates form documentation preparation and represents the organization in matter pertaining to assigned projects.
• Provides occupational, technical, and analytical advice to the staff.
• Responsible for analyzing critical system requirements to formulaically define proper fit and alignment in response to business requirements, risks, and costs.
• Serves as audit liaison between J6T and J62 Program Managers, works closely with other J/D Codes to drive audit compliance for the Enterprise, and reports status to J6 Leadership.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for an IT Specialist (Operating Systems) your qualifications must include: 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 or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. 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: Performs continuing analysis and feasibility evaluations of software/hardware proposals, trends, and concepts in terms of validity in Service and Agency environments. Prepares portions of technical manuals defining software/hardware specifications, installation standards, applications program set up requirements, etc. for distribution to all user personnel. Conducts and/or extends research in advanced computer applications techniques, software/hardware system design concepts and logic, and software/hardware interactive control schemes where precedents are non-existent and there is very little guidance. 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.

Compensation:
$124,531-$185,234 per year

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• Provides comprehensive technical support and guidance to assigned programs within DLA Information Operations, Program Executive Office in matters relating to information management issues.
• . that involve a wide range of Information Technology (IT) management.
• Complete advanced technical integrations between DLA systems and various other systems including mutual authentication, API connections, and REST functions.
• Work closely with J61 security team to provide security solutions that satisfy use case need and maintain sufficient security posture.
• Provides comprehensive support in resolving security incidents, networking issues, and other technical challenges that arise.
• Monitor overall platform health and lead in optimizing performance, reducing technical debt, ensuring upgradability, improving user experience, and automating routine processes.
• Oversees the adoption of AI capabilities and coordinates between DLA AI office, J61, and all affected use cases.
• Serves as chief SME for all technical, security, and networking relating to the platform, and is able to provide clear concise briefs to leadership.
• Conducts risk/value assessments during design and enhancement phases to ensure optimal use of capabilities.
• Responsible for maintaining comprehensive technical documentation and centralized artifacts to support governance, continuity, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Provides support in the following: planning, installation, configuration, testing, implementation, and management of the systems environment in support of the organization’s IT architecture and business needs.
• Oversees systems testing, coordinates form documentation preparation and represents the organization in matter pertaining to assigned projects.
• Provides occupational, technical, and analytical advice to the staff.
• Responsible for analyzing critical system requirements to formulaically define proper fit and alignment in response to business requirements, risks, and costs.
• Serves as audit liaison between J6T and J62 Program Managers, works closely with other J/D Codes to drive audit compliance for the Enterprise, and reports status to J6 Leadership.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for an IT Specialist (Operating Systems) your qualifications must include: 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 or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. 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: Performs continuing analysis and feasibility evaluations of software/hardware proposals, trends, and concepts in terms of validity in Service and Agency environments. Prepares portions of technical manuals defining software/hardware specifications, installation standards, applications program set up requirements, etc. for distribution to all user personnel. Conducts and/or extends research in advanced computer applications techniques, software/hardware system design concepts and logic, and software/hardware interactive control schemes where precedents are non-existent and there is very little guidance. 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.

Compensation:
$124,531-$185,234 per year

Overview

GovCIO is actively seeking talented individuals for multiple Operating Systems Specialist positions to support our customer's USPS Network and Compute Technology (NCT) group. This is a great opportunity to join a critical team responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and support of the USPS network and compute technology infrastructure.

The NCT enhances the postal network by implementing advanced network segmentation to mitigate cybersecurity risks and improve performance. You will manage local area, wireless, and wide area network connections for over 32,000 USPS facilities, including a data center and multiple cloud services.

This role is fully remote and candidates must be open to shift work. The specific schedule includes Thursday and Friday as off days with rotating shifts.

Shift Work Hours:

• 1st Shift: 7AM - 3:30PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM

Responsibilities

• Provide daily incident and deployment support for multiple server operating systems, including Unix, Linux, and Windows, ensuring responsive user support and optimal performance.
• Manage the execution of middle tier applications, including web and application servers and cloud services, including the automation tools and monitoring technologies.
• Oversee incident response through USPS ServiceNow, adhering to established Change Management SLAs.
• Take charge of incident response, maintenance, and technical documentation for complex server and database environments.
• Develop growth strategies for the hosting environment to accommodate application growth.
• Implement proactive procedures to enhance problem detection and disaster recovery.
• Create and maintain project plans and keep management updated on critical failures and milestones.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and vendors to drive project outcomes.
• Offer technical support for complex hardware and software issues.
• Assist in software testing and implementation for USPS development initiatives.
• Document operational processes and procedures effectively.
• Track inventory and ensure documentation for server deployments is thorough.
• Utilize management tools selected by USPS for monitoring and operational support.
• Escalate unique findings to USPS management for further analysis.
• Provide status reports on system performance as required.
• Conduct testing and provide documentation for solutions to detected faults.
• Maintain effective communication with various USPS departments to achieve organizational goals.
• Provide training and support to users and fellow administrators.
• Exemplify leadership and maintain a commitment to USPS standards.

Qualifications

Bachelors with 15+ years of experience or equivalent expertise.

Required Skills and Experience

• Expertise in Unix/Linux server administration with substantial experience in multi-datacenter environments.
• Proficiency in Windows server administration, particularly in problem resolution and user support.
• Familiarity with middle-tier technologies, including web/app servers and container management.

Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents to obtain USPS Public Trust.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior experience with USPS or holding an active USPS Public Trust.
• Experience with complex Oracle RDBMS environments.
• Strong knowledge of various database technologies.

Company Overview

At GovCIO, we are dedicated to transforming government IT, delivering solutions that enhance operations and citizen services. Join our collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter.

Interview & Hiring Process

If selected, you can expect a virtual interview process with ID verification, background checks, and other routine hiring procedures.

Employee Perks

We value meaningful work and offer perks beyond standard benefits, including learning platforms, flexible work environments, and an Employee Assistance Program.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, or any protected status.

Posted Salary Range: USD $110,000.00 - USD $121,000.00 /Yr.

Overview

GovCIO is actively seeking talented individuals for multiple Operating Systems Specialist positions to support our customer's USPS Network and Compute Technology (NCT) group. This is a great opportunity to join a critical team responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and support of the USPS network and compute technology infrastructure.

The NCT enhances the postal network by implementing advanced network segmentation to mitigate cybersecurity risks and improve performance. You will manage local area, wireless, and wide area network connections for over 32,000 USPS facilities, including a data center and multiple cloud services.

This role is fully remote and candidates must be open to shift work. The specific schedule includes Thursday and Friday as off days with rotating shifts.

Shift Work Hours:

• 1st Shift: 7AM - 3:30PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM

Responsibilities

• Provide daily incident and deployment support for multiple server operating systems, including Unix, Linux, and Windows, ensuring responsive user support and optimal performance.
• Manage the execution of middle tier applications, including web and application servers and cloud services, including the automation tools and monitoring technologies.
• Oversee incident response through USPS ServiceNow, adhering to established Change Management SLAs.
• Take charge of incident response, maintenance, and technical documentation for complex server and database environments.
• Develop growth strategies for the hosting environment to accommodate application growth.
• Implement proactive procedures to enhance problem detection and disaster recovery.
• Create and maintain project plans and keep management updated on critical failures and milestones.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and vendors to drive project outcomes.
• Offer technical support for complex hardware and software issues.
• Assist in software testing and implementation for USPS development initiatives.
• Document operational processes and procedures effectively.
• Track inventory and ensure documentation for server deployments is thorough.
• Utilize management tools selected by USPS for monitoring and operational support.
• Escalate unique findings to USPS management for further analysis.
• Provide status reports on system performance as required.
• Conduct testing and provide documentation for solutions to detected faults.
• Maintain effective communication with various USPS departments to achieve organizational goals.
• Provide training and support to users and fellow administrators.
• Exemplify leadership and maintain a commitment to USPS standards.

Qualifications

Bachelors with 15+ years of experience or equivalent expertise.

Required Skills and Experience

• Expertise in Unix/Linux server administration with substantial experience in multi-datacenter environments.
• Proficiency in Windows server administration, particularly in problem resolution and user support.
• Familiarity with middle-tier technologies, including web/app servers and container management.

Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents to obtain USPS Public Trust.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior experience with USPS or holding an active USPS Public Trust.
• Experience with complex Oracle RDBMS environments.
• Strong knowledge of various database technologies.

Company Overview

At GovCIO, we are dedicated to transforming government IT, delivering solutions that enhance operations and citizen services. Join our collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter.

Interview & Hiring Process

If selected, you can expect a virtual interview process with ID verification, background checks, and other routine hiring procedures.

Employee Perks

We value meaningful work and offer perks beyond standard benefits, including learning platforms, flexible work environments, and an Employee Assistance Program.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, or any protected status.

Posted Salary Range: USD $110,000.00 - USD $121,000.00 /Yr.

Overview

GovCIO is actively seeking talented individuals for multiple Operating Systems Specialist positions to support our customer's USPS Network and Compute Technology (NCT) group. This is a great opportunity to join a critical team responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and support of the USPS network and compute technology infrastructure.

The NCT enhances the postal network by implementing advanced network segmentation to mitigate cybersecurity risks and improve performance. You will manage local area, wireless, and wide area network connections for over 32,000 USPS facilities, including a data center and multiple cloud services.

This role is fully remote and candidates must be open to shift work. The specific schedule includes Thursday and Friday as off days with rotating shifts.

Shift Work Hours:

• 1st Shift: 7AM - 3:30PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM

Responsibilities

• Provide daily incident and deployment support for multiple server operating systems, including Unix, Linux, and Windows, ensuring responsive user support and optimal performance.
• Manage the execution of middle tier applications, including web and application servers and cloud services, including the automation tools and monitoring technologies.
• Oversee incident response through USPS ServiceNow, adhering to established Change Management SLAs.
• Take charge of incident response, maintenance, and technical documentation for complex server and database environments.
• Develop growth strategies for the hosting environment to accommodate application growth.
• Implement proactive procedures to enhance problem detection and disaster recovery.
• Create and maintain project plans and keep management updated on critical failures and milestones.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and vendors to drive project outcomes.
• Offer technical support for complex hardware and software issues.
• Assist in software testing and implementation for USPS development initiatives.
• Document operational processes and procedures effectively.
• Track inventory and ensure documentation for server deployments is thorough.
• Utilize management tools selected by USPS for monitoring and operational support.
• Escalate unique findings to USPS management for further analysis.
• Provide status reports on system performance as required.
• Conduct testing and provide documentation for solutions to detected faults.
• Maintain effective communication with various USPS departments to achieve organizational goals.
• Provide training and support to users and fellow administrators.
• Exemplify leadership and maintain a commitment to USPS standards.

Qualifications

Bachelors with 15+ years of experience or equivalent expertise.

Required Skills and Experience

• Expertise in Unix/Linux server administration with substantial experience in multi-datacenter environments.
• Proficiency in Windows server administration, particularly in problem resolution and user support.
• Familiarity with middle-tier technologies, including web/app servers and container management.

Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents to obtain USPS Public Trust.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior experience with USPS or holding an active USPS Public Trust.
• Experience with complex Oracle RDBMS environments.
• Strong knowledge of various database technologies.

Company Overview

At GovCIO, we are dedicated to transforming government IT, delivering solutions that enhance operations and citizen services. Join our collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter.

Interview & Hiring Process

If selected, you can expect a virtual interview process with ID verification, background checks, and other routine hiring procedures.

Employee Perks

We value meaningful work and offer perks beyond standard benefits, including learning platforms, flexible work environments, and an Employee Assistance Program.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, or any protected status.

Posted Salary Range: USD $110,000.00 - USD $121,000.00 /Yr.

We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team as a Surgical Technologist. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing the room and gathering supplies for surgical procedures; delivering instruments and supplies to the surgeon and other members of the surgical team intraoperatively.

• Establishing a Sterile Field: You will establish and maintain a sterile field and present instruments to the operating team.
• Assisting Surgeons: As 2nd assistant to the surgeon, you will perform duties related to draping and operative site exposure.
• Removing Sharps and Specimens: You will be responsible for removing all sharps and initialing return cards for verification.
• Casting and Splinting: You will assist with casting and splinting procedures.
• Mixing Medications: Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will mix medications on the sterile field.
• Surgical Specimens: You will assist the circulator in proper care and handling of surgical specimens.
• Suture Material: You will cut suture material as directed by and under the supervision of a surgeon.

• Cleaning the OR: You will assist in post-procedure cleaning of the OR/equipment.
• Returning Equipment: You will return equipment/supplies to their proper areas.
• Reporting Damaged Equipment: You will report any damaged equipment appropriately.

• 0-2+ years of relevant experience and competencies in applicable discipline.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices.
• Ability to learn and successfully apply basic knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
• Ability to learn and design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
• effective oral, written, and graphical communication skills required, including basic technical writing skills.
• Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments.
• Ability to function as a member on a technical team.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Basic knowledge of computers, keyboarding skills, and the use of Microsoft Office programs and applicable software programs.
• Demonstrates questioning attitude, problem solving, analytical, and abstract thinking skills.

• 3+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, theories and practices.
• Ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
• Ability to analyze and interpret results to improve processes.
• Ability to function effectively independently and as a member on a technical team.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Proficient personal computer skills, including knowledge of applicable software programs.

• 5+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices.
• Ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
• Ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline