"Summary IT Specialist (Network) Cloud/Infrastructure Engineer position(s) are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority Veterans Preference and the ""Rule of Many"" do not apply. Overview Help Accepting applications Posted 03/09/26 Apply by 09/04/26 Due by 1159 p.m. ET on September 4 2026 Location Few vacancies in the following locations Woodlawn MD Durham NC No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Employees required to be on-site 75% of duty time. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $107446 - $139684 per year Salary shown is GS-14 Base Salary (See Additional Information section for Salary Ranges by location ) Pay scale & grade GS 14 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number SSA-12905084-DHA-26-CIO Control number 860257100 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP ICTAP RPL) Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency All U.S. Citizens Duties Help This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed. Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed into positions where AI duties occupy the majority of the work performed. Requirements Help Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship required Selective Service Registration if applicable (www.sss.gov) Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period Relocation expenses will not be paid All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin. Qualifications Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered please visit the new resume guidance for more information. Duties Serves as the Agency's technical authority and expert in the installation customization and problem determination of the technologies involved. Works with senior technical and managerial representatives in the development of Systems-wide directives standards specifications policies implementation strategies management guidelines procedures and practices. Serves as the Senior Technical Expert on task forces responsible for the accomplishment of new technology installations and upgrades. Serves as the lead in investigating network problems related to communications software. Employs sophisticated problem analysis resolution techniques and state-of-the art diagnostic technologies. Determines area of problem responsibility and summons vendor representatives when appropriate. Provides highest levels of technical contributions to discussions with vendors concerning vendor's need to modify and correct their products. Conducts presentations at technical conferences in areas of expertise and advises and directly interfaces with the highest levels of Agency management other government Agencies and audiences outside government. Provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of internet/intranet policies objectives plans and methods for achieving the SSA mission. Develops necessary documentation such as procedures flow and logic charts operating guides and other instructions necessary for the preservation of supported systems. READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION. Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. Experience must be IT related the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific intensive training (for example IT certification) as appropriate. Your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills abilities and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying. To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies 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 know about available products and services and 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. Minimum Qualifications Grade 14 To qualify at the GS-14 level you must have specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent. Such IT-related experience must include ALL the following IT Project Management AND experience with Merging hybrid cloud technologies incorporating on-premises and public cloud infrastructure. Developing and implementing enterprise standards guidelines and policy for cloud infrastructures and services. Advising components regarding Linux and Windows administration and Cloud projects on requirements configurations and limitations. AND experience managing virtualized infrastructures. PLEASE NOTE This specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here http//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information See announcement cutoff dates below under How to Apply. The Social Security Administration's technology team plays a vital role in supporting the agency's mission to serve millions of Americans. We are responsible for the strategic planning implementation operation and maintenance of the agency's computer systems and enterprise information technology infrastructure. Our team is dedicated to designing building testing and delivering innovative technology solutions that ensure uninterrupted 24/7 availability of critical services to the public. Our technology environment is robust and dynamic spanning agency data centers and hybrid cloud platforms. We provide continuous operations management for essential applications maintain and monitor all computer storage network assets and technology services and ensure seamless high-performance delivery for key workloads such as online services Social Security number verification and secure data exchanges. We also lead governance activities for infrastructure and software change management capacity planning and performance testing guaranteeing a highly available and resilient environment. We are committed to leveraging Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies to optimize processes enhance system efficiency and improve the experience for both users and employees. With multiple specialized divisions a central operations center and regional service support centers our team delivers comprehensive support and exceptional customer service to agency employees state partners and industry collaborators. If you are passionate about technology innovation and public service we invite you to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of digital government services. Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office. 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. See www.sss.gov. Salary Range Information Durham NC - $131342 - $170750 Woodlawn MD - $143913 - $187093 As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider your performance and conduct the needs and interests of the agency whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help 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 windowLearn 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. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the online assessment questions completed during the application process. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information that is copied or restated language from the vacancy announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs you may be found ineligible. Help 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 windowLearn 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. Required Documents Help To apply for this position you must submit a complete Application Package which includes Your resume showing work schedule hours worked per week dates of employment and duties performed. Other documents supporting qualifications and/or preference if applicable. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. To be considered your resume must Clearly demonstrate your qualifications for the position Include your contact information We recommend using a clear easy-to-read format and focusing on information most relevant to the job announcement. You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference. INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge skills and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Candidates must also provide proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action (SF-50) and proof of your most recent performance rating of at least ""fully successful"" (Level III) or equivalent. For more information visit http//www.opm.gov/rif/employeeguides/careertransition.asp. Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority for these positions. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Help Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position you must complete the initial online application to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM (ET) on the cut-off date or the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows To begin the application process click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 1159PM (ET) on the cut-off date or announcement closing date. Announcement Cutoff Dates March 12 2026 March 19 2026 March 26 2026 April 2 2026 April 9 2026 April 16 2026 April 23 2026 April 30 2026 May 7 2026 May 14 2026 May 21 2026 May 28 2026 June 4 2026 June 11 2026 June 18 2026 June 25 2026 July 2 2026 July 9 2026 July 16 2026 July 23 2026 July 30 2026 August 6 2026 August 13 2026 August 20 2026 August 27 2026 September 4 2026 You may update your application including supporting documentation at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application the application status and an option to Update Application . This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit https//www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you use assistive software or an adaptive device or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process please contact Careers at SSA at Careers@ssa.gov. Individuals with disabilities may also call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided. Due to our security procedures our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process. Agency contact information Careers at SSA Email Careers@ssa.gov Address CIO Front Office 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore MD 21235 US Next steps Once you have successfully submitted your application materials you can expect to receive an email notification acknowledging receipt of application. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews if desired. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software if technically feasible. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application log in to your USAJOBS account select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents Help To apply for this position you must submit a complete Application Package which includes Your resume showing work schedule hours worked per week dates of employment and duties performed. Other documents supporting qualifications and/or preference if applicable. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. To be considered your resume must Clearly demonstrate your qualifications for the position Include your contact information We recommend using a clear easy-to-read format and focusing on information most relevant to the job announcement. You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference. INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge skills and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Candidates must also provide proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action (SF-50) and proof of your most recent performance rating of at least ""fully successful"" (Level III) or equivalent. For more information visit http//www.opm.gov/rif/employeeguides/careertransition.asp. Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority for these positions. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Help Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position you must complete the initial online application to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM (ET) on the cut-off date or the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows To begin the application process click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 1159PM (ET) on the cut-off date or announcement closing date. Announcement Cutoff Dates March 12 2026 March 19 2026 March 26 2026 April 2 2026 April 9 2026 April 16 2026 April 23 2026 April 30 2026 May 7 2026 May 14 2026 May 21 2026 May 28 2026 June 4 2026 June 11 2026 June 18 2026 June 25 2026 July 2 2026 July 9 2026 July 16 2026 July 23 2026 July 30 2026 August 6 2026 August 13 2026 August 20 2026 August 27 2026 September 4 2026 You may update your application including supporting documentation at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application the application status and an option to Update Application . This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit https//www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you use assistive software or an adaptive device or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process please contact Careers at SSA at Careers@ssa.gov. Individuals with disabilities may also call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided. Due to our security procedures our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process. Agency contact information Careers at SSA Email Careers@ssa.gov Address CIO Front Office 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore MD 21235 US Next steps Once you have successfully submitted your application materials you can expect to receive an email notification acknowledging receipt of application. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews if desired. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software if technically feasible. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application log in to your USAJOBS account select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request"