*Posting Extended until 11/17/2024.

Job Opening: 57609

Open to ALL U.S. Citizens

Opening Date: October 29, 2024

Closing Date: November 17, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST)

Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HRS Jasmine Tompkins at jttompkins@fbi.gov or HRS Amanda Darst at aldarst@fbi.gov. 

As an FBI Cloud Engineer, you’ll stand at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and cybersecurity to ensure the integrity of complex, critical systems. Your diverse knowledge of cloud engineering platforms, tools, and solutions will enable the FBI to continue safeguarding crucial information.

Job Summary

Position: Cloud Engineer, GS-11/12/13/14

Official Title: IT Specialist (2210)

Division: IT Applications and Data Division or IT Infrastructure Division 

Location: Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Clarksburg, WV, and Pocatello, ID. (Please be sure to specify location preference)

Working Hours: Varies based on operational need.

Salary: Salary shown is the BASE SALARY for the grade level.  Appropriate locality pay will be applied according to the location of the official duty station.           

GS 11: $62,107.00 - $80,737.00
GS 12: $74,441.00 - $96,770.00
GS 13: $88,520.00 - $115,079.00
GS 14: $104,604.00 - $135,987.00

Full Performance Level: GS 14

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

In order to recruit and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for a 25% recruitment incentive or a 20% relocation incentive for eligible current federal employees.  To be eligible for a relocation incentive, proof of change of residency will be required.  Prior to receiving a recruitment or relocation incentive, an employee must sign a written service agreement to complete a specific period of employment with the FBI at the new duty station. Incentives cannot be combined. 

Selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the FBI when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. 

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel may be required
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Mission Statement:
The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties:

• Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of cloud infrastructure and cloud-based solutions, leveraging modern capabilities such as containerization and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
• Drive the appropriate usage of "as a service" offerings (e.g., Platform as a Service, Software as a Service) to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Modernize scientific workloads within our forensic laboratory, ensuring compatibility with cloud environments and optimizing performance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of microservices architecture and design principles for building scalable and modular cloud applications, including driving the implementation of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for seamless software delivery and automation.
• Implement Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) practices and tools for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Provide serverless capabilities leveraging AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or similar technologies for efficient resource utilization.
• Design and build cloud solutions on FEDRAMP Cloud environments including AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP.
• Conduct regular assessments and evaluations, managing and optimizing cloud architecture for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to architect scalable and reliable cloud-based systems based on the requirements and business objectives.
• Implement security measures and compliance standards across cloud environments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior cloud engineers.
• Develop and update Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision and support cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans’ preference will be applied.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Communication
• Customer Service
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Information Management
• Problem Solving/Judgement
• Technology Awareness

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS 11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 09 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Utilized established automation methodologies and technologies.
• Implemented IT security measures and compliance standards.
• Scripted solutions with Node.js (JavaScript), Python, Ruby, Java, Go, PowerShell, or other similar languages.

GS 12: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Applied automation solutions such as continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Implemented security measures and compliance standards and provided guidance to stakeholders.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to build scalable cloud-based systems based on the requirements and business objectives.

GS 13: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Designed and implemented automation solutions such as continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Conducted regular assessments and evaluations, managing and optimizing cloud architecture to ensure solutions meet enterprise standards.
• Implemented security measures and compliance standards across cloud network environments base on enterprise security requirements, provided guidance to stakeholders, and recommended improvements.

GS 14: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 13 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Conducted research and performed testing on various cloud networks or applications and made recommendations to management regarding results and potential solutions.
• Serve as technical lead of projects including design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of cloud infrastructure.
• Designed and implemented cloud-based solutions that meet enterprise security requirements and are resistant to failure.

Desired Skills

Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.

Desired Skills are:

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification and/or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and/or Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
• RedHat Operating System Management: growing disks, managing log rotate, kernel updates, OS update management, service account management, user management 
• Bash / Python / Perl Scripting 
• Ansible Automation Platform and Configuration Management for Linux 

Education

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for SE as follows:

Degrees must be in one of the following fields: computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management OR a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

GS 11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

Education cannot be substituted for SE at the GS 12, 13, or 14 grade levels.

How to Apply

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply.  If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

Required Documents

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
2.  A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.  

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

What to Expect Next

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Additional Information

• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• 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.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
• The selectee will be required to serve a one-year probationary period for initial assignment to a supervisory position. 
• If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):

        a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
        b. The month/year work began
        c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
        d. Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the “Cover Letters and Attachments” section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type “Other.”

Veterans' Preference

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative’s appointment or promotion.

During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976.  Your request will receive an individualized assessment.

This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests.  Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations.  Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Benefits

The FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees:  http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp