Summary

This position is located in the Department of Technology Services (DTS), Enterprise Operations Center (EOC), Infrastructure Operations Division (IOD), Infrastructure Opertions Branch (IOB).

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to applicants who live in the Washington, DC commuting area and/or federal judiciary employees nationwide.

Duties

The position requires excellent problem-solving skills working with cutting edge technologies. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for operational support, modification, maintenance and monitoring of networks and systems that are a part of the wide area network, public/private cloud, government cloud, wireless, and local area networks that are managed by the Enterprise Operations Center (EOC). Must have strong experience with networking configuration within Internet Data Center (IDC), Public/Private and Government Cloud (i.e., GCP, Azure, AWS, and Oracle), and WAN/LAN environments. The incumbent will be responsible for network engineering support services in the area of the Data Communications Network (DCN) Engineering Team, including but not limited to installing and configuring network equipment, monitoring network infrastructure health, patch management, and supporting connectivity to other networks on premises and in the cloud.

The incumbent of this position will be required to oversee network activity to ensure sound and secure operations and coordinating and monitoring multiple concurrent projects relating to the expansion and maintenance of existing and deployment of new network technologies-as a network engineer, capable of serving in many roles supporting the NOC. Daily collaboration and coordination with the Security Operations Center are required to ensure cloud and network security considerations are properly implemented in all service areas. The incumbent will focus on core network infrastructure, cloud networking, WAN and Edge infrastructure. The incumbent will be required to assist in overseeing efforts in the unified communications (UC) service areas to support the UC Team.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

1. Ensuring operational readiness and maintenance of all EOC managed systems.
2. Developing methodologies and operational processes for continuous monitoring of the DCN to ensure that all EOC managed systems are performing within expected tolerances.
3. Collaborating and aligning with network and cloud architecture in design and feasibility, in supporting network solutions to deliver enterprise and business initiatives.
4. Overseeing the mitigation of all vulnerabilities associated with WAN and LAN managed network devices in accordance with the Judiciary Information Security Framework (JISF).
5. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging the suite of multi-cloud technologies integration in an optimized distributed on-prem integration.
6. Performing network traffic analysis and identifying network gaps/deficiencies; providing technical and leadership in implementing network enhancements.
7. Collaborating with cross-functional teams with transitional planning to integrate next-generation network technologies.
8. Collaborating with EOC IT Security Officer and IT Security Office (ITSO) to plan and maintain network systems, on premise and in the cloud, to adhere to the Judiciary Information Security Framework policies and standards.
9. Securing network resources from inappropriate access and other threats.
10. Addressing security related issues for network access and devices.
11. Conducting network tests and monitoring of network integrity, performance, and security to identify service issues and developing plans for remediation.
12. Maintaining and supporting network equipment and software systems, including firewalls, switches, WAPs and WLAN controllers, VOIP Infrastructure and other network related hardware and software on premise and in the cloud.
13. Preparing bandwidth assessments of Court WAN circuits upon request.
14. Troubleshooting network problems for Cloud CSP's, WAN, LAN, wireless communications, and security issues.
15. Documenting network diagrams, infrastructure, IP addressing schemes, routing, security policies, and load-sharing.
16. Developing and documenting network provisioning requirements and policies.
17. Providing capacity planning assistance to develop network resource requirement projections.
18. Supporting core Internet protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, QoS, etc.).
19. Installing and configuring Cisco network and security devices.
20. Managing IP addresses of currently allocated subnets as well as evolving to the new addressing policy for the enterprise architecture.
21. Supporting QoS, multicast, and content delivery.
22. Providing support as tier 3 escalation.
23. Identifying network problems and resolving in accordance with the EOC incident and problem management plan, policies, and procedures.
24. Coordinating resolution of circuit problems with third parties, including public carriers, ISP, and external vendors.
25. Providing weekly activity reports that highlight ongoing operational improvements.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
2. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
3. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
4. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
5. All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
6. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
7. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.

Qualifications

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.

Specialized Experience: 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:

• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining a converged enterprise network;
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus and IOS-XE platforms;
• Experience with Cisco Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMPVPM) and Internet Protocol Security (IPSEC); and
• LAN/WAN experience.

Education

This position does not require education to qualify.

Additional information

The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Benefits
  
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.

You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
  
  • Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
  • Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
  • Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
  • Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
  
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 06/14/2024 to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click
  
  • Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12416163
  
  
  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  Kymberli Camber
  
  Phone
  
  (210) 301-6303
  
  Email
  
  kymberli_camber@aotx.uscourts.gov
  
  Address
  
  Department of Technology Services
  
  One Columbus Circle, NE
  
  Washington, DC 20544
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:

• Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
• Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
• Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
• Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 06/14/2024 to receive consideration.

To begin, click

• Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
• You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12416163

Agency contact information



Kymberli Camber

Phone

(210) 301-6303

Email

kymberli_camber@aotx.uscourts.gov

Address

Department of Technology Services

One Columbus Circle, NE

Washington, DC 20544

US

Next steps

After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request