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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Spec (Platform Engineer/Infrastructure Architect) - **Company:** U S Office of Personnel Management - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $106,437.0 - $187,093.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Policy as Code, Data Logging, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, IT Architecture, Software Security, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=aaaa0909979cdbf7 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Systems integration?, * Must be a U.S. Citizen or National * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period, Basic Requirement for the Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210 occupation: You must have Information Technology (IT) related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies:1)Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail;2)Customer Service - Works with clients and customers 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 to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations .Your resume must clearly describe your relevant 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., * Accountability * Attention to Detail * Customer Service * Decision Making * Flexibility * Influencing/Negotiating * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Learning * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management * Stress Tolerance * Teamwork The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment., 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., Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. ## Description * Design, implement, and maintain enterprise platform environments across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud infrastructure. * Support AI-enabled platform capabilities, including model deployment, inference, operational integration, and related infrastructure services. * Develop and maintain automation, infrastructure as code, policy as code, and configuration management solutions. * Implement container platforms, orchestration environments, monitoring, logging, observability, and telemetry tools. * Apply cybersecurity, Zero Trust, identity and access, system hardening, vulnerability management, and secure software supply chain practices. * Provide technical recommendations, guidance, and implementation approaches to stakeholders, developers, system owners, and project teams. * Perform troubleshooting, incident response, root cause analysis, reliability improvements, and continuity or recovery support for platform services., * You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. * This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit, For the GS-13 Level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service, or equivalent, performing platform engineering or infrastructure work that includes: * Designing, implementing, or maintaining platform, cloud, hybrid cloud, or infrastructure environments using established technical requirements, standards, or architecture guidance; * Developing or maintaining automation, configuration management, infrastructure as code, policy as code, or deployment pipelines for infrastructure or platform services; * Implementing or supporting container platforms, orchestration environments, monitoring tools, logging tools, observability tools, or telemetry tools for assigned systems or services; * Applying cybersecurity, identity and access, system hardening, vulnerability management, or secure software supply chain practices to platform or infrastructure work; and * Troubleshooting platform, infrastructure, integration, performance, or reliability issues and recommending corrective actions for technical review. For the GS-14 Level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service, or equivalent, performing platform engineering or infrastructure architecture work that includes: * Designing or implementing enterprise platform, cloud, hybrid cloud, or infrastructure architecture solutions that align with technical requirements, standards, and organizational objectives; * Developing or implementing automation, configuration management, infrastructure as code, policy as code, or deployment pipeline solutions for enterprise platform or infrastructure services; * Integrating container platforms, orchestration environments, monitoring tools, logging tools, observability tools, or telemetry tools across platform or infrastructure environments; * Applying cybersecurity, identity and access, system hardening, vulnerability management, or secure software supply chain practices to enterprise platform or infrastructure solutions; and * Resolving platform, infrastructure, integration, performance, or reliability issues and communicating technical recommendations or implementation options to stakeholders, customers, or technical teams., Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations 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 Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may 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. 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. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution., o Social Security Number (SSN) o Photos of yourself o Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc. o Encrypted and digitally signed documents. * Other supporting documents: + Cover Letter, optional + Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)Documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) + 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. Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.?, 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. 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