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Position Title
Information Technology Specialist (DevOps Engineer)
Agency
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Announcement Number
25-DTS-12535761 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 to Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you: 

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current or former Federal employee?

All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software) position with the Federal Government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATIONYOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
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1. Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in ALL of the following: 
  • Cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including hands-on experience with cloud services, architectures, and deployment models.
  •  Designing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based solutions, considering performance, availability, and cost-optimization factors. This includes an in-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards applicable to government organizations with the ability to ensure adherence to security policies and mitigate risks in cloud environments.
  •  Organizational change management tailored to transitioning from on-premises to cloud-based infrastructure, including strategic guidance, resistance mitigation, and alignment with business objectives.
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2. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including hands-on experience with cloud services, architectures, and deployment models. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 characters or less. (limit characters)
3. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated experience designing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based solutions, considering performance, availability, and cost-optimization factors. This includes an in-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards applicable to government organizations with the ability to ensure adherence to security policies and mitigate risks in cloud environments. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 characters or less. (limit characters)
4. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated experience with organizational change management tailored to transitioning from on- premises to cloud-based infrastructure, including strategic guidance, resistance mitigation, and alignment with business objectives. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 characters or less. (limit characters)
5. In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Which level description best describes your expertise with DevOps tools and automation frameworks? (limit characters)
7. Which level description best describes your knowledge of information security tools? (limit characters)
8. Which level description best describes your expertise with DevOps techniques building continuous integration solutions using tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Git, etc.? (limit characters)
9. Which level description best describes your experience in con?guration management tool such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.? (limit characters)
10. Which level description best describes your experience with n-tier web application development? (limit characters)
11. Which level description best describes your experience with Kubernetes and other container management solutions? (limit characters)
12. Which level description best describes your experience with API integration with continuous integration and continuous deployment tools? (limit characters)
13. Which level description best describes your experience in cloud computing, IaaS, PaaS, and related areas? (limit characters)
14. Which level description best describes your knowledge and experience with Windows and Linux operating systems? (limit characters)
15. Which level description best describes your experience with monitoring tools like Dynatrace, Zabbix, OPNET,SPLUNK, or any other monitoring tools or processes? (limit characters)
16. Which level description best describes your experience working in Agile environments? (limit characters)
17. Which level description best describes your ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment? (limit characters)
18. Which level description best describes your experience leading cloud transformation initiatives? (limit characters)
19. Which level description best describes your experience leading cloud transformation initiatives? (limit characters)
20. Do you have a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
21. I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("see resume" or other non-descriptive response is not sufficient) for each narrative question could result in non consideration for this position.) (limit characters)