Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as an Information Technology Specialist and play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to our nation's heroes. This federal position offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work on impactful projects that directly support veterans' services. We're seeking a dedicated professional to enhance our IT infrastructure and digital service delivery in Albuquerque.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure and systems
- Provide technical leadership for IT modernization initiatives
- Develop and document IT policies, procedures, and disaster recovery plans
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technology solutions
- Manage system upgrades, patches, and security compliance measures
- Lead incident response and troubleshooting for critical systems
- Conduct system performance monitoring and optimization
- Mentor junior IT staff and provide technical guidance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of progressive IT experience with federal systems preferred
- Active security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Expertise in network architecture, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and cybersecurity
- Proficiency in federal IT compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA)
- Strong project management skills with experience in agile methodologies
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- U.S. citizenship required