The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. The OIG's IT Division offers advanced and entry-level opportunities to Software Application Developers, Cloud and Network Engineers, Security Specialists, Project Managers and Customer Support Technicians. This posting is to fill a position on our Cloud and Network engineering team.

Duties

As a IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Network) at the GS-2210-14 you will be responsible for, but not limited to: Serving as senior IT Cybersecurity Specialist in the Office of Information Technology Engineering (OITE) for Network services, the incumbent develops and interprets policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of network services throughout the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General; provides expert advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other expert specialists on critical Network issues; Providing technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on IT issues that meet cyber security standards. Serving as a senior subject matter expert and the technical principal DOJ/OIG point of contact for configuring and managing the DOJ/OIG Inspector General Network for Information Technology and Exchange (IGNITE) networks and local area network (LAN)/wide area network (WAN)infrastructure. Meeting with primary stakeholders to coordinate the activities of the customer/user teams working on the analysis and provides technical expertise on hardware, software, and architecture. Administration of the Configuration Management System (CMS) to ensure accurate tracking and management of all configuration items, providing administration support for software package development, updating the configuration management database (CMDB), and researching and evaluating software and hardware technologies for mobile and client computing equipment. Performing analyses of current and future systems deployment. Assists in developing IT roadmaps and writing configuration documentation to ensure an accurate and smooth transition of systems, applications, data, and resources to cloud-based or enhanced computing environments.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.

Qualifications

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using 5 U.S.C., Section 3304 and 5 CFR Part 337, Subpart B, which is the OPM approved government-wide direct-hire authority. Basic Requirement Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) 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. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Specialized Experience GS-14: To qualify for this position at the GS-2210-14 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level obtained in the federal government. (Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience that has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties successfully). Examples of specialized experience include such duties as: Extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructure and audio/video (VTC) solutions. Utilizing in-depth knowledge of advanced networking protocols and technologies, including BGP, MPLS, OSPF, VxLAN, and SD-WAN. Demonstrated ability to design and deploy scalable and resilient network architectures to support business requirements. Strong understanding of network security principles and hands-on experience implementing security controls, including IDS/IPS, SIEM, DDoS mitigation, and endpoint protection. Experience with network performance monitoring and optimization techniques to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent) by the closing date of this announcement. This vacancy may be used to fill other similar and/or comparable positions throughout the agency within the stated duty station.

Education

No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address Information Technology Division 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Darrell Hemsley
• Email: [email protected]