Department of Justice

IT Project Manager (Network Services) (Network Engineer)

Washington, District of Columbia Full time

IT Project Manager (Network Services) (Network Engineer)

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Major Duties:

  • Primarily responsible for managing the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) nationwide IT Network infrastructure projects in support of almost 38,000 BOP staff. Prepares, implements, monitors, and updates the project plan, coordinates with the system's owner and upper level management to ensure the actions are consistent with the approved plans and oversees the design, testing, and implementation of the system. Provides technical oversight and manages the development of capabilities, trains and develops IT Specialists and advises on the fundamentals and principles of network infrastructure hardware, software, architecture and integration. Reviews and updates standards for the network infrastructure and identifies network maintenance procedures to include physical network infrastructure and WIFI components to ensure they are compliant with DOJ/BOP cyber security practices. Plans, develops and implements network information assurance techniques, procedures and guidance to ensure user access control (personnel, software and information security) requirements are in place.

Qualifications: To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements. Basic Requirements: Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level. OR Experience: You must have IT related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 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 judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in the configuration, administration, and maintenance of Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls to include, but not limited to, Cisco Nexus 7700, Nexus 9000, Catalyst 6800, 9300L, 9300U, 4500E, 4500X, 3850, and 3650 switching platforms Experience in the design, configuration, and installation of a full Cisco wireless solution to include access points, controllers, and network management. Experience must include the full scope of the project from the initial site survey to full installation and configuration. Experience in managing information systems projects to include planning, procuring, organizing, testing, and identifying program change requirements. Experience in installation, configuration, and management of network security devices to include firewalls and intrusion detection and prevention devices; creation and implementation of access groups, access lists, security zones, and security policies across multiple platforms in an enterprise setting. Experience in the installation, maintenance, and administration of an enterprise-class network management system to include configuration, monitoring, auditing, and reporting. Experience configuring the network infrastructure and network security controls to support deploying resources into Amazon or Microsoft Cloud environments. Experience providing instruction via classroom setting or on-site training to staff/ students ranging from introductory levels to advanced network topics. AND Selective Placement Factors: Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factors. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factors, you will be found ineligible for the position. Applicant must have actively worked on Cisco hardware and software for the past 24 consecutive months. NOTE: All applicants MUST clearly address the Selective Factors in their resume. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

How to Apply: You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents. Limit your resume to 2 pages. If the only resume(s) received is/are longer than two pages, your application is ineligible for further consideration. Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. USAJOBS Help Center - How to add a resume to your profile Required supporting documentation must be electronically uploaded or transferred from USAJOBS (uploaded). All required supporting documentation MUST be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. You MUST include the vacancy announcement number on your supporting documentation. Supporting documentation for announcements with an application limitation MUST be uploaded the same day you apply, as these positions may close earlier than stated in the announcement. Paper applications: If applying online is impossible, please contact the Consolidated Staffing Unit at the telephone number listed below, prior to the closing date of the announcement for the alternate application procedure. If applicable see Notice for Preference Eligible Veterans Applicants. Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line: DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons Consolidated Staffing Unit 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75051 E-Mail: BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov Phone: 972-352-4200

Application Deadline: 2026-05-20