IT Specialist (SI Engineer) (Term Appointment)

IT Specialist (SI Engineer) (Term Appointment) at the GS-2210-14, part of the Mission Applications Management Division (MAMD), Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Serve as the Senior Applications Platform Engineer, supporting the agency's System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process. Duties: - Administer enterprise cloud platform services and shared infrastructure components to support secure, reliable, and efficient operation of mission-critical applications. - Design, implement, and enhance platform services, containerized environments, and supporting infrastructure to improve application performance, scalability, and availability. - Develop, maintain, and automate infrastructure deployments, system configurations, and operational processes using infrastructure-as-code and related automation tools. - Establish and implement technical standards, development practices, and security requirements supporting application development, deployment, and maintenance across multiple projects. - Design, manage, and support application integration services, including enterprise APIs, authentication services, and shared platform capabilities. - Monitor platform performance, security, and operational health; analyze issues and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and service delivery. - Lead application modernization efforts by evaluating existing technologies, recommending improvements, and supporting migration of legacy solutions to modern cloud-based platforms. - Review system architectures, application designs, and technical solutions to ensure compliance with security requirements, enterprise standards, and organizational objectives. - Provide technical leadership, consultation, and advanced troubleshooting support for development teams, project stakeholders, and organizational leadership on complex technology initiatives. Requirements: - Must be a U.S. Citizen or National - Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service - Suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation - May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Qualifications: - IT-related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (e.g., IT certification). - Experience must demonstrate competencies in Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. - For GS-14: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 level in federal service. - Specialized experience includes implementing security controls and authentication solutions in cloud/containerized environments; applying Agile methodologies; developing/supporting/modernizing enterprise applications using cloud services and automation tools; designing/supporting containerized or microservices-based environments; implementing/supporting identity and access management solutions and secure development practices. - Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of closing date. - Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work. Education: - No education qualification requirement. - Highly desirable tools and technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java Spring Boot, Karma, Protractor, JIRA, GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, USWDS, RDBMS (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL), Azure platform services (AKS, ACR, App Service, APIM, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, Azure Service Bus), infrastructure-as-code tools (Bicep, Terraform), platform observability tools, CI/CD pipeline tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), Machine Learning and NLP, Kubernetes and Helm. Additional information: - Uses OPM Federal Wide Direct Hire Authority. - Not a remote position; must report to duty station listed. - Relocation expenses not paid. - May be used to fill additional similar vacancies across EEOC. - Contact HR Specialist if unable to apply online or need to fax documents. - Veterans claiming preference must submit required documentation. - All federal employees subject to conflict of interest statutes and Standards of Ethical Conduct. - Position requires personnel vetting including background investigation and Continuous Vetting enrollment. Benefits: - Comprehensive federal benefits package available. - Eligibility depends on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent). - Contact hiring agency for specific benefits information.