IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

Duties

• Configure, install, maintain, troubleshoot and monitor a wide variety of network hardware systems and peripheral devices.
• Implement and integrate Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) communications throughout the TEAD network.
• Perform all technical networking tasks necessary to respond to tenant activities and higher headquarters, video networking and IA demands.
• Perform wireless networking and configuration as necessary/required.
• Create and manage documentation for systems as required per STIG and IA requirements.
• Review, evaluate and determine the most appropriate telecommunications connectivity according to DoD/DA guidelines.
• Conduct technical studies preliminary to system and service changes or proposed changes in CUI and Classified networking hardware and communication protocol configurations.
• Ensure solutions to system failures include standard procedures and parameter changes to avoid exact elements that originally caused failure.
• Conduct analysis of customer needs, set up, operate, and troubleshoot equipment.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training to obtain and maintain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program.
• Requires IA Technical Level II certifications be attained within 6 months of assignment to the position and maintained thereafter. Incumbent may be required to pay annual recertification fees.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

BASIC REQUIREMENT: In addition to the specialized experience listed below, your resume must indicate IT-related experience demonstrating the four competencies: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations. Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

AND

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as installing and maintaining network software, hardware and equipment; using network monitoring tools to monitor network operation, and performing troubleshooting to resolve technical problems affecting network performance. Installing and maintaining network switches, routers and firewalls.

OR

Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from a nationally accredited university that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)ORCombinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience described above may be used to meet the total qualification requirements at the GS-11 level. (you must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce (Cyber Workforce) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is an Information Technology / Cyber Management Career Field position.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.