IT Cybersecurity Specialist ( System Administration)-Direct Hire

Summary 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. We are seeking a highly-motivated professional employee with experience in providing superior customer service in support of our mission to promote integrity, efficiency, and accountability within the Department of Justice. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 subject to 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-13: To qualify for this position at the GS-2210-13 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level obtained in the federal government or private sector. (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: Administering Azure Active Directory, managing user accounts, groups, and access permissions to ensure compliance with security policies. Configuring virtual hardware components such as CPU, memory, storage, and network interfaces to meet specific workload requirements. Implementing policies to enforce governance standards and compliance controls across cloud subscriptions, maintaining security and compliance. Troubleshooting network connectivity issues within Azure Virtual Networks, resolving latency and packet loss issues. Monitoring system performance using various cloud monitoring tools, identifying and mitigating bottlenecks to optimize system efficiency and reliability. 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 or private sector. (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: Administering Azure Active Directory (AAD) to manage user identities and groups and access permissions across Azure cloud environments. Configuring Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, and network security groups (NSGs) to secure network environments. Automating routine administrative tasks and workflows using Automation and PowerShell scripting to improve operational efficiency. Leveraging advanced monitoring and log analytics tools to monitor, analyze, and optimize the performance of resources and applications. Configuring and managing Azure virtual machines (VMs), storage accounts, and SQL databases to ensure optimal performance and availability. 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 Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the person listed on the announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. Read more 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 window Learn 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.