This position is part of the IT Infrastructure Operations and Engineering Team at the Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory, within the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office. As an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC), you will be responsible for the secure, technical, operational infrastructure supporting energy research, program management, and business operations for all three sites that comprise NETL.
The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office works to discover, integrate, and mature technology solutions to enhance the nation's energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations. Through forward-looking research and technology development, our team of talented and diverse experts provides technology solutions for today and options for tomorrow.
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Veterans shape the future of energy As an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC), at the full performance GS-13 level, you will Serve as Service Manager directing the planning, configuration, preventive maintenance, and operational oversight of NETL Data Centers, private cloud, and externally hosted solutions across multiple sites to ensure maximum availability and energy efficiency.
Conduct complex feasibility and infrastructure studies to design, evaluate, and establish IT operational policies, procedures, and long-term architecture strategies aligned with agency objectives. Direct the implementation of system security controls, sensor deployment, and vulnerability management to ensure compliance with federal mandates (FISMA, FITARA, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs) and maintain system Authorizations to Operate (ATO).
Serve as Project Manager and Technical Performance Monitor (TPM) for site support contracts, defining technical requirements, drafting Statements of Work (SOWs), evaluating proposals, managing budgets, and approving contractor work plans. Act as the senior technical authority to resolve escalated, complex hardware/software interoperability issues, operational engineering challenges, and cybersecurity incidents.
Serve as the approval authority for staff IT acquisition requests, managing third-party maintenance contracts and enforcing federal compliance mandates such as EPEAT environmental purchasing standards.
There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.
Giana.Cliggett@hc.doe.gov · 240-405-8550
This position is with Department of Energy Headquarters, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $149091/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-07.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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