Information Technology Jobs in Broadlands Virginia

Role Requirements:

· 3-4 years working in an analyst role.

· Proven attention to detail, especially related to technical information.

· Proven experience in a prior role managing technical information and details where accuracy was paramount.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment. Ability to work well with others and collaborate with different functions.

· Knowledge of IT concepts, cloud computing, software, and systems.

· Knowledge of Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.

Desired

· Experience with Cloud ERP from a landscape perspective.

· Practical understanding of cloud architecture and IaaS operations model.

· Knowledge of enterprise technology infrastructure (i. e. networks, storage, enterprise server software including Windows Server, Linux, and monitoring technologies).

· Experience in a Managed Services environment.

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure serves the world’s largest cloud and internet companies with both ready-for-occupancy and build-to-suit data center campuses that are designed for density. Privately held and backed by committed equity to fund an aggregate amount of over USD $16.5 billion in development, EdgeCore enables hyperscale customer requirements by proactively investing in regions that provide the land and power necessary to support and scale AI and cloud technology. While working thoughtfully with the communities in which we do business, our data center campuses are built at scale to meet key performance specifications, safety metrics and sustainability objectives. EdgeCore has data center campuses in six North American markets with plans to expand into new regions in 2026 and beyond. For more information, please visit .

Career Opportunity

As an IT Operations Engineer, you will lead the support and operation of EdgeCore’s IT data center infrastructure. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership in driving operational excellence across network, compute, and security domains and contributions to long-term infrastructure planning and innovation.

• Collaborate with Construction, Security, and Controls teams on IT architecture, and evolve data center infrastructure to meet scalability, performance, availability and security goals.
• Serve as a technical advisor to leadership on infrastructure investments and risk mitigation.
• Develop repeatable scalable solutions that can be applied to future deployments.
• Be the local resource on site, supporting end-users and other IT teams, such as network and security engineers, with technical problems.
• Communicate with IT leadership about local IT issues.
• Participate in the team on call rotation for after-hours events.
• Oversee complex network environments including multi-vendor switching, routing, and firewall platforms.
• Manage virtualization platforms (VMware, VSAN) and hybrid cloud integrations.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness across all critical systems.
• Partner with security teams to implement zero-trust architectures and advanced threat detection.
• Ensure all systems are patched, and any exceptions are logged and communicated with the Cyber Security team.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure architecture, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation of network and systems drawings.
• Ensure all work on critical systems is documented, and inventory management systems are kept up to date.
• Ensure changes are properly documented, and standards are adhered to by the IT team and all vendors working on behalf of IT.
• Demonstrate humility and a willingness to support wherever needed to make EdgeCore better.
• Treat employees, vendors, and contractors with respect, working to attain the best possible outcome.
• Maintain a service-oriented mindset, ensuring that systems and users are operational as quickly as possible.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, be approachable, and keep the appropriate stakeholders informed.
• Security is a shared responsibility. All employees are required to comply with company security policies and procedures and to help protect company information, systems, and assets in the course of their daily work.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in datacenter operations, infrastructure engineering, or network architecture.
• Advanced proficiency in VMware infrastructure, Cisco/Fortinet and Meraki networking, hybrid cloud platforms, Windows Server and Active Directory, and Fortinet firewalls, Okta, Entra ID.
• Proven track record in leading infrastructure projects and mentoring technical teams.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CISSP, VCP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Comfortable working in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to documentation and process rigor.

What We Offer

• Full-time salaried, exempt role: Includes equity compensation and a performance-based annual bonus.
• Annual base salary range: $130,000 – $150,000, depending on experience.
• In-office expectations: This is an on-site role, with in-person presence required five days per week at our Ashburn, VA data center site.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance: Includes a $0-premium medical plan option (employee only option).
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Spending Account: Health & Dependent Care FSA, Limited-Purpose FSA, and an HSA with a company contribution.
• Paid time off: 120 hours of annual paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 7 sick days, and 8 hours of volunteer time annually.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company contribution.
• Life and disability insurance: Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Parental leave: Paid parental leave for eligible new parents, available after meeting service requirements.
• Employee assistance program (EAP): Confidential support services for employees and their families, including counseling, financial guidance, and legal resources.
• Educational assistance: Company-sponsored educational reimbursement for approved courses and certifications.
• Employee support & discounts: Access to company-sponsored discount programs and employee well-being resources.

OB OVERVIEW:

Start Your Career in Tech Construction. Are you ready to put your hands-on skills to work in one of the fastest-growing industries? Join a growing technology company as a Field Technician and help build and maintain the systems that power modern data centers. No prior data center experience required — we provide full training and support.

This is a great opportunity for anyone with construction, fabrication, or trade experience (or just a strong work ethic and willingness to learn) to launch a stable career with growth potential.

What You’ll Do as a Field Technician – Entry-Level (Construction / Data Centers)

• Install, assemble, and modify containment systems that improve cooling efficiency in data centers
• Perform specialized cleaning and decontamination of equipment and areas to keep facilities running at peak performance
• Assist with deliveries, organize materials, and maintain tools and equipment
• Follow direction from supervisors to complete tasks safely, accurately, and on time
• Identify and report potential risks, always prioritizing safety
• Represent the company professionally with clients and team members

What We’re Looking For in a Field Technician – Entry-Level (Construction / Data Centers)

• 0–2 years of construction, technician, or trade experience (data center experience is a plus)
• U.S. citizenship or naturalized citizen, 18+ years old
• Reliable transportation to job sites
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Comfortable working at heights, around noise, and in temperatures from 0–100°F+
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and stay on your feet most of the day
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and good communication skills

Schedule & Pay for Field Technician – Entry-Level (Construction / Data Centers)

• Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM (overtime available)
• Full-time, on-site role
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
• Full training, safety gear (PPE), and on-the-job mentorship provided

Why Join Us?

• Be part of the growing data center industry
• Gain hands-on technical skills with full training
• Work with a supportive team in a professional environment
• Build a career with opportunities for advancement

Apply today and start your career in data center construction with a growing technology company!

At Elite Government Strategy, we are looking for an experienced Government IT Recruiter to join our agency team - ideally someone who has experience working within Information Technology (IT) recruiting. It's a challenging, fast-moving candidate-driven market, so the ideal candidate should be highly motivated and tenacious enough to keep up with the pace. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn and keep up-to-date with the latest technological developments that influence our clients' hiring needs. If you are looking to take your career to the next level and maximize your growth potential, then this is the right opportunity for you.

Objectives of this Role:

• Source senior level, highly specialist candidates for leading Government Integrators
• Screen and interview candidates to ensure we put forward the best quality candidates to clients
• Consult with clients on overall hiring strategies and tailor your approach accordingly
• Keep up-to-date with latest industry trends to ensure candidates can be evaluated against industry standard assessments
• Build and develop your client portfolio, providing expert consultation to ensure repeat business
• Generate new leads and clients using your network of contacts
• Network online and offline with potential candidates to promote our employer brand and ensure we attract the best professionals

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Liaise with clients to understand role requirements in order to source the most suitable candidates
• Write and post technical job descriptions on specialist IT job boards, social media and any other relevant channels
• Source, screen and compile a shortlist of qualified candidates for various technical roles
• Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g. structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions)
• Maintain and grow a candidate CRM to ensure a solid pipeline of qualified candidates - ensuring candidate data is kept updated
• Participate in tech conferences and meetups to network with IT professionals
• Keep up-to-date with new technological trends in order to form strategic conversations with clients on future hiring needs

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven work experience in recruitment - ideally as a Government Technical Recruiter
• Hands-on experience with various interview formats (e.g. Teams, Zoom, Google Hangouts)
• Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles
• Experience using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to source quality candidates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong tenacity and ability to build a solid network

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in HR, communications, marketing, business or similar
• 2 years IT or Tech recruitment experience in a full-desk recruiting position

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Title : Enterprise Solution Architect – Telecom

Location : Reston, VA

Relevant Experience (in Yrs.): 6 years

Detailed Job Description:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

• 12+ years of IT experience across architecture, requirements & design, development, testing, or application support.

• 4+ years of MSO/Telecommunications experience with strong functional and technical skills in enterprise BSS systems and solutions architecture.

• 4+ years of experience architecting and designing large scale enterprise solutions.

• 2+ years of experience integrating or implementing complex systems including COTS, SaaS, and third party platforms using industry-standard frameworks and technologies.

• 2+ years of experience working within an architecture group on end to end strategic solutions and roadmaps.

• Deep knowledge of telecom domains including BSS/OSS (CRM, billing, order orchestration, inventory, assurance), AIOps, service assurance, field operations, customer experience, and digital channels.

• Practical experience with GenAI and LLMs (RAG, grounding, prompt engineering, evaluators, guardrails) and traditional ML (forecasting, anomaly detection, NLP, recommendations, CV optional).

• Knowledge of BSS, OSS, IT, and industry standards such as TMF, MEF, ITIL, IETF, IEEE (highly desired).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with leadership and developers.

• Proven ability to lead large matrix managed technical teams across internal groups and multiple vendors.

• Experience driving and delivering complex full stack end to end solutions with an understanding of how architectural decisions impact delivery.

• Ability to develop solution vision, create solution architecture, and map capabilities to systems, integrations, and technology choices in collaboration with business owners, SMEs, and IT delivery teams.

• Involved across all phases of project lifecycle—from intake through implementation—to ensure solution continuity and alignment with architectural blueprints.

• Participates in feature definition, user story grooming, estimation, solution development, and architecture gap/issue resolution.

• Facilitates and leads requirements analysis and solution design workshops; performs analysis to determine integration and solution needs.

• Engages with business partners, product owners, and stakeholders to understand pain points, translate needs into system requirements, and ensure alignment with architectural vision.

• Accountable for ensuring solutions are well engineered, operable, maintainable, aligned with enterprise architecture, feasible to deliver, and capable of generating expected business value.

• Collaborates closely with IT delivery teams (platform architects, technical leads), release management, and project managers to resolve dependencies and avoid cross project impacts.

• Drives system integration efforts by defining interface specifications, technical design documents, and end to end data flows using established methodologies and tools.

• Actively contributes to implementation tasks, including research, proof of concepts, prototyping, compatibility testing, and new technology evaluations.

• Identifies necessary non-functional requirements (performance, security, operational), and supports the creation of conceptual architecture.

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Company Profile

Hanley Energy is a globally recognized innovator in mission critical power and energy efficient technologies with United States headquarters based in Ashburn, Virginia with regional offices in Boardman, Oregon. We also have a global presence in Ireland, Australia, Germany, South Africa and the Nordics.

We specialize in the design, source, supply, install and commissioning of critical power and energy management solutions - from the power grid all the way to the factory process equipment and Data Center IT rack - coupled with comprehensive service and maintenance, security, consulting and training. Our approach is to develop partnerships with clients, ensuring excellent delivery coupled with cost-effective technology solutions. In this way, we help our clients to reduce energy costs, ensure 100% up-time and optimize their operational competitiveness.

Role overview

The design engineer will be working as part of a fast-growing, dynamic team and will play a critical role representing Hanley Energy in our business model. This person will develop systems, communicate with key stakeholders, and take ownership of key products of the design branch of Hanley Energy. The design engineer will be a leader to fellow employees and work with management to ensure the successful growth of the design department and Hanley Energy as a whole.

The Design Engineer will help with the layout and design of facility’s electrical distribution systems and other mechanical/electrical systems. They must successfully communicate with the customer and be an expert on the services that they are providing. Our committed team works as a technical resource to support the full physical infrastructure of their customer’s buildings that store mission-critical data and equipment. The Design Engineer will assist the Engineering and Project Management teams to design, develop, deploy, and manage projects. The role is best described as an expert technician with superb leadership, project, and time management skills.

Job Qualifications

A strong foundation in Electrical or Industrial Engineering with any of these qualifications:

• 4 Year Engineering Degree from an accredited university

Or,

• Technical training from military training, trade school, university, or college and relevant working experience equivalent to a 2-year degree in STEM plus 2 years of relevant working experience

Or,

• 2-4 years relevant working experience in the field or office background.

Ideal candidates bring prior experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Critical Environments: Knowledge of Data Centers or industries like Water, Oil, or Gas.
• System Knowledge: Familiarity with Industrial BMS (Building Management Systems) and EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring Systems).
• Electrical Components:
• Single-pole, two-pole, and three-pole breakers and their applications.
• Switchgear, transformers, low-voltage panels, UPSs, ATSs, generators, and busbars.
• Power Systems: Understanding AC vs. DC power applications.
• Fluid Networks: Knowledge in liquid-cooled IT applications, including coolant distribution units, manifolds, and piping design.
• Technical Tools:
• Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) and SolidWorks (2D/3D) for editing/designing SLD, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and panel designs, as well as redline markups.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and reviewing electrical systems.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Excel, and other tools for vendor submittals and design modifications.
• Project Work:
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical installation (lab or field settings).
• Reviewing and approving equipment submittals.
• Key Attributes
• Problem Solver: Be the go-to resource for in-office, phone or remote work for reviews and technical support when needed.
• Willing to Travel: Comfortable with up to 10% travel to support regional teams or customer site visits.

Required Skills & Experience

- Network troubleshooting support

- Cisco routers

- Cisco switches

- Customer Service experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

CCNA or Network+ Certification

Job Description

- Monitor customer route/switch network for alarms)

- Triage initial alarms and assign the incident to the appropriate priority and queue

- Receive calls and tickets from Customer helpdesk

- Validate accurate/complete incident information from end customer

- Initial Troubleshooting of customer Network

- Assign complex incidents to Level 2 within defined Service Levels

- Conduct post QA verification for resolved voice issues then close out incidents

- Refer non-Data related incidents back to Customer Service Desk or to the appropriate support team

- Follow the defined communication procedures for the incident updates

- Strictly adhere to defined processes for meaningful ticket updates and correct notes

Perks:

- Regular trainings to improve technical skills

- Long term opportunity to grow with the team

- Working with Cisco tools/technology to improve your skills

Position: Account Executive

Consistently recognized as a cutting-edge experience management software company, Sogolytics delivers real-time insights for thousands of organizations around the world. Our powerful analytics, outstanding support, and industry-leading innovations set us apart in a crowded and competitive space. Our clients use this data to fuel smarter decisions and consistently grow their business year over year.

As a problem solver, you know that listening and understanding come first. Others may think you’re in sales, but you know you’re in the solution delivery business -- and you love it. You’re excited about closing deals and bumping up the bottom line. You’re passionate about solving tough business challenges using modern technology and services.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with clients and conduct initial demos while providing product insights and suggestions to fuel marketing and sales initiatives
• Establish a deep understanding of the client's needs through discovery and position the best solution to care for the business needs uncovered
• Build strong relationships with clients through follow-up, exceptional customer service, and solidifying relationships to encourage commitment
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor during conferences and other events

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
• Ability to travel occasionally to represent the company at events
• SaaS Enterprise Sales Demo experience (4 years required)

Key Skills:

• Flexibility
• Motivation
• Self-driven
• Time management
• Communication

Salary: $75,000-$110,000 base $150,000--220,000 OTE 1st year

Location: Hybrid M-W in office, R,F are remote (event travel is required 1-2 times a month)

Benefits: While we as an organization provide first-class customer experience, prioritizing the experience of our employees is core to our success. New team members receive personalized onboarding and continued training on our products and processes, and we work together to build a culture that supports teamwork, balance, and growth.

• 17 PTO days per year, +1 annually
• 8 federal holidays
• Full winter break (December 25-January 1)
• Competitive salary, including base and incentive plan
• Medical benefits, including dental and vision
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Equipment provided

When you win, we win. #SoGoTeam

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!

You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you're looking for a change of scenery?

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:

Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148 - $120,145 per year
Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.
Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include:

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications:

GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
• Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
• Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.

If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:

• Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.

You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.

NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.