Deploys and upgrades software solutions and operating systems, implementing system and server modifications to meet the needs of the organization. Conducts compatibility evaluations of new software versions for applications supported by other CIO groups to ensure no adverse impact to the operating system or other applications. Leads market research, evaluation, design, and implementation of technology solutions to meet business requirements. Monitors the impact of technological developments, identifies emerging technologies, and scopes potential Senate utility. Leads cross organizational teams in communication, documentation, design, deployment, governance, and ongoing support of complex IT systems. Develops and maintains technical support documentation, standard operating procedures, and participates in Change Management. Serves as the highest-level internal escalation point for issues affecting supported solutions. As necessary, works with external vendors to solve problems that cannot be resolved internally. Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• 3-5 years of related experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Have a full working knowledge and experience with the multiple versions of Windows OS servers and/or equivalent Windows Server Administration.
• Provide all levels of OS support for all servers and shall participate in the following activities at the direction of the SAA and PGDM to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Manage the applications that are on the servers and maintain server certificates.
• Transitioning of business applications from lower environments to Production.
• Support activities involve use of virtualization, management software products that provide management, administration, provisioning, and enables automation of Windows OS.
• Use of the supporting tools for this implementation are required for automated system monitoring as each application is brought on board in Dev, Test and then transitioned to the Production environment.
• Ability to design, develop, and document technical solutions, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures and change requests.
• Experience deploying, upgrading, and maintaining business systems and applications.
• Experience developing and maintaining SQL and Powershell scripts/processes.
• Operational knowledge of creating, renewing, and maintaining SSL/TLS certificates.
• Operational experience of database structures and operations, (MS-SQL).
• Operational experience with MS Server administration. Including service accounts, security groups, deployments and routing application / server updates, FTP, SFTP (vShell), etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or computer science preferred.

Working Conditions

• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Sedentary with extended periods of sitting and standing.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

Subject to background/security investigation.

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