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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Specialist (ENTARCH) - **Company:** Missile Defense Agency - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $125,776 - $187,093 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, HTML, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Data Warehousing, Data Flow Control, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Key Management, Transport Layer, Network Connections, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Real Time Systems, HybridCloud, Togaf, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, DODAF, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Legacy Systems - **Published:** November 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://apply.usastaffing.gov/HelpTicket ## About the Role Information Technology & Information Systems, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Information Technology & Information Systems, Logistics, Reimbursement, Policy Development, Willing to Travel, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), A. 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. 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, Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level., * Accountability * Customer Service * Decisiveness * Flexibility * Interpersonal Skills * Problem Solving * Resilience FSA Situation Inventory * Accountability * Interpersonal Skills * Problem Solving Occupational Interaction Assessment * Accountability * Attention to Detail * Customer Service * Flexibility * Influencing/Negotiating * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Learning * Self-management * Stress Tolerance * Teamwork Occupational Judgement Assessment * Decision Making Occupational Reading Assessment * Reading Comprehension ## Description * Sign in * My jobs * Profile * Resumes & documents * Notifications * Talent networks * Sign out * My jobs * Profile * Resumes & documents * Notifications * Talent networks * Sign out * Events * Help Center * Search, Help * Design, build, and directly deploy scalable enterprise cloud architectures with a specific focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring strict alignment with DoW mission objectives, IT modernization strategies, and industry best practices. * Design, configure, and secure hybrid cloud environments by directly implementing robust network connectivity (e.g., VPNs, Interconnects) and API integrations between on-premises legacy systems and GCP. * Develop and deploy physical enterprise data schemas and hybrid storage solutions to enhance mission interoperability and real-time system integration. * Engineer, configure, and maintain data pipelines (ETL/ELT), for data engineering initiatives-including ETL processes, advanced analytics, and database operations within GCP-in collaboration with cross-functional technical and analytical teams. * Develop and maintain comprehensive strategic roadmaps for resilient infrastructure across compute, storage, and networking domains, ensuring secure interoperability across DoW legacy applications and modern GCP ecosystems. * Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into production-ready GCP solutions. Conduct objective technical trade studies, author system design specifications, and directly configure... * ...and deploy approved cloud-based architectures and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) blueprints. * Author and maintain detailed architectural documentation and visualizations using the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and other architectural frameworks as required... * ...translating operational requirements into actionable engineering initiatives. * Configure and enforce automated cloud governance and FinOps controls. Develop and deploy technical guardrails (e.g., resource tagging pipelines, IAM constraints, automated shutdown scripts for idle resources)... * ... to actively optimize GCP utilization, restrict waste, and ensure strict technical alignment with allocated budgets. * Research and evaluate emerging GCP services and cloud technologies. Propose, code, and actively execute hands-on pilots, sandboxes, and proof-of-concepts to solve complex mission challenges and prevent technological stagnation. * Architect, prototype, and build multi-cloud solutions utilizing cloud-agnostic tools and containerization standards (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform) to actively mitigate risk and eliminate restrictive vendor lock-in. * Directly engineer cross-cloud interoperability and secure data mobility pipelines between GCP and other enterprise cloud platforms. * Establish and enforce enterprise software development policies, DevSecOps standard operating procedures (SOPs), and actively configure automated DevSecOps pipelines (CI/CD) to enforce architectural best-practices across all cloud engineering teams. * The successful candidate will fil a highly technical, dual-hatted role, splitting their time between strategic Enterprise Architecture (e.g., DoDAF/UAF documentation, strategic road mapping, etc.) and hands-on cloud engineering... * ... (e.g., writing Infrastructure-as-Code, configuring GCP data pipelines, and executing technical deployments). Requirements Help Conditions of employment * Must be a U.S. citizen * Tour of Duty: Set Schedule * Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive * Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt * Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. * Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized * Bargaining Unit Status: No * Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required * Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information. * This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for various shifts located anywhere within DLA Information Operations, J-6., * Experience directly configuring, deploying, and maintaining cloud services and data pipelines (e.g., ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehouses) within a cloud environment, such as Azure, AWS or (preferably) Google Cloud Platform (GCP), using tools such as BigQuery, Dataflow, or equivalent cloud-native services. * Translating and executing enterprise architecture policies into actionable, hands-on cloud engineering designs and configurations for innovative systems. * Defining problems and identifying key issues in the development of Enterprise Architecture plans, establishing regulatory/system guidance, and directly authoring and maintaining strategic IT roadmaps, system visualizations, or architecture blueprints utilizing formal frameworks (e.g., DoDAF, UAF, TOGAF). * Engineering, prototyping, and implementing technical advances, management concepts, and cloud-based system improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams. * Conducting technical analysis and hands-on system modeling of program architectures to ensure they support strategic modernization and secure cloud deployments. B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience. 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., * Your Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. * Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents. * If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating., Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review may be completed of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Applicants that are found qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents, Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review may be completed of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Applicants that are found qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates. Expand Hide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, The Nations Logistics Combat Support Agency: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agency. DLA provides worldwide logistics support for the missions of the Military Departments and the Unified Combatant Commands under conditions of peace and war. It also provides logistics support to other DoD Components and certain Federal agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, and others as authorized.