Information Technology Specialist

Summary The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people. This Division has an opening for IT Specialist (NETWORK) to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process. Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy? This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency **This job is open to**: U.S. Citizens. This position will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Duties 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. This position is located in the Technology Directorate (TD), within the Executive Office, Antitrust Division (Division or ATR), Department of Justice (DOJ). The incumbent serves as an Information Technology Specialist (Network Services) within the Division, reporting directly to the Engineering and Operations Section (EOS) Chief, and ultimately the TD Director and Chief Information Officer (CIO). As a Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK), responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to: Provides senior level leadership, oversight, and expertise for network services and functions involving the most complex and difficult issues and problems that significantly impact agency IT programs and functions. Develops and implements policies and procedures pertaining to network services and systems for use throughout the organization and agency to ensure the reliability and accessibility of systems. Oversees and directs efforts to configure network systems and components, and to perform testing and quality assurance activities to ensure the effective functioning and performance of network systems. Employs advanced program and project management techniques and methods to lead, manage, and coordinate major IT program segments and projects, including identifying issues and approaches, determining resource requirements, providing direction and guidance to other program/project staff, ensuring outcomes are consistent with objectives and requirements, and keeping management officials informed of progress, milestones, issues and problems, and accomplishments. Leads or manages the installation, testing, maintenance, and upgrading of network hardware and operating systems software, and the configuration and optimization of network servers, hubs, routers, switches, and other components. Establishes procedures and policies, estimates, and substantiates budget, as well as procurement data, explaining effect of new programs related to networking services in terms of functionality; creates and updates detailed network diagrams; and presents new ways IT investments can contribute to the mission/business strategy and assist the ATR in providing baseline services. Leads programs, task forces, and project teams in accomplishing advanced IT systems, software, and hardware project efforts, and functions as an expert technical authority on network services and functions. Provides expert technical advice, guidance, and assistance to management officials and other technical and program staff in planning, designing, developing, testing, installing, and maintaining network systems used in the transmission of information via data, video, or voice. Prepares and presents information and briefings on critical, complex, or controversial network issues and problems to senior level management officials and program staff. **Please note**: Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Also, a writing sample and a combination of three to five business and academic references may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified. **Requirements**: Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position. You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation. You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test. **SELECTIVE SERVICE**: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see SSS.gov). If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registr