IT/Computer Specialist III

Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT Solutions provider. Since its inception in September 2016, we have grown from a start-up to a $100m/year business. Alpha Omega’s growth stems from our mission focus: to make the US Government the best in the world. We achieve that via advanced capabilities in the areas of Design & Product Management, DevSecOps & Cloud Engineering, Intelligent Automation, and Cybersecurity.

Our consistent growth has fostered a series of accolades including Inc. 5000 and Washington Technology’s Fast 50 awards for five consecutive years, Virginia Business Best Places to Work ten years in a row, and Maryland Technology Council's 2022 Government Contract of the Year over $50 Million Dollars award, to name a few.

We are seeking passionate federal IT professionals to join our team.

Come support our nation’s government agencies and make a difference!

Why Us?

We have H.E.A.R.T.! Alpha Omega's Core Values – (H) harmony, (E) engagement, (A) accountability, (R) resourcefulness, and (T) tenacity- collectively are an acrostic reminder of the values that guide the work we do.

We foster a culture that recognizes and rewards hard work. Our H.E.A.R.T. program invites colleagues and managers from across the organization to recognize each other for living out our core values. Spotlighted employees enjoy a detailed nomination about their core-values-aligned actions which are then shared with their manager.

Ready to embark on a rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling career in the Federal IT Solutions space?

Come grow with us!

Job Title: IT/Computer Specialist III
Clearance Required: Public Trust
Work Location: Near a following Location: Silver Spring, MD; Stennis, MS; Boulder, CO; Asheville, NC (primarily remote work)
Estimated Salary Range: $54k-$64k

Alpha Omega is recruiting to staff the recent award for the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Data Stewardship Division (DSD), which works with NOAA and the broader community to provide and maintain the core tools, systems, services, policies, and procedures that enable long-term information preservation, dissemination, and service delivery in a cost-effective, efficient, and reliable manner. Its four branches, Data Operations, Archive, Software Engineering, and Data Access, ensure conformance with the principles, activities, and responsibilities of an Open Archival Information System (OAIS) Reference Model Archive (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems, 2012; ISO 14721); follow established NOAA, Department of Commerce, and Executive Office policies; and maintain a reliable and effective infrastructure of hardware, software, processes, and procedures to ensure the long-term preservation of NOAA’s information products and services.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled IT/Computer Specialist III to join our dynamic team at Alpha Omega. In this role, you will play a critical part in conducting research, performing studies, and surveys to obtain data, while utilizing your knowledge of theory, principles, or technology in specific disciplines or fields of specialization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of various IT domains, including information technology, computer programming, computer security, database management, software development, and related fields.

Responsibilities:

• Research and Analysis:
• Conduct in-depth research, perform studies, and surveys to obtain data for informed decision-making.
• Analyze complex problems and provide expert advice or recommend solutions based on your extensive experience.
• Technical Expertise:
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in information technology, computer programming, computer security, computer systems analysis, database management, information systems, Internet applications and development, software development, and related fields.
• Data Access and Cloud Transition:
• Lead the Enhanced Data Access Team in maintaining and transitioning an extensive portfolio of software, web applications, and IT systems to commercial cloud computing platforms.
• Drive the adaptation of products and holdings to the new cloud environment while ensuring continuity of operations on legacy infrastructure.
• Cloud Technologies:
• Spearhead the transition to cloud technologies, including object storage, from on-premise systems.
• Ensure the availability of NOAA environmental data in the cloud, enhancing dissemination, and enabling technology transfer from legacy operational systems.
• On-Premise Data Access:
• Manage the availability of NOAA environmental data on-premise.
• Enterprise System Support:
• Lead the updating and maintenance of enterprise system support for various applications (TDS, ERDDAP, Hyrax, etc.) to ensure data and products are available for access and visualization.
• Legacy Application Support:
• Oversee and support legacy applications such as Common Access, OneStop, Climate Data Online (CDO), AIRS/HAS web applications, and their associated storage backends.
• Drive the migration of legacy Apex applications to a modern and reliable architecture.
• Document Routing Software:
• Lead the support and maintenance of document routing software (eNRS) until it can be replaced by a Software as a Service (SaaS) tool.
• Ecommerce and Online Store Software:
• Oversee the support of the NESDIS Ecommerce and Online store Software (NES2) until it can be replaced by a NOAA SaaS tool.
• Data Manager Tools:
• Lead the support for data manager tools such as NERMS, which aids in the management of digital images and publications in the NCEI archive.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or equivalent in an appropriate specialty.
• 6 to 8 years of experience in a related field.
• Proven expertise in IT domains, including information technology, computer programming, and related areas.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research, analyzing problems, and recommending solutions.

If you are a visionary IT professional with proven leadership skills and a passion for driving technological advancements, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and lead the way in advancing technology for environmental data management and accessibility.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In accordance with the law and our organizational values, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status)”. Final hiring decisions at Alpha Omega will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA, women, people over 40, and differently-abled folks are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)