IT SPECIALIST (NET)

Duties

• You will manage all aspects of the command's cognizant networks, including defining requirements, maintaining up-to-date network architecture drawings, and implementing the required lifecycle maintenance for all network hardware and software.
• You will plan, install, and manage network security equipment, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and gateway routers.
• You will ensure compliance with mandated security directives, such as IP Blocklists and DNS Black Hole lists.
• You will continuously monitor network capacity and performance, performing scans and patching to maintain operational readiness. Analyze, diagnose, and correct recurring and emergency network faults to restore normal operations.
• You will plan and develop technical upgrades and modernization initiatives for network equipment. Coordinate with other departments to plan for IT installations, including data center requirements for power, space, and cooling.
• You will develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for network operations. Document all configuration changes through a formal approval process and provide support necessary to maintain network accreditation packages (e.g., RMF).
• You will conduct regular backups of network component configurations (e.g., routers, switches). Support cybersecurity incident response activities as a technical subject matter expert.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 441, proficiency level INTERMEDIATE the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (or GS-11 equivalency) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

• Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Local Area Network (LAN) components such as routers and switches, including configuring VLANs, routing protocols, or switch port security.
• Experience using network management tools (e.g., SNMP-based monitors) to analyze network traffic, monitor device performance, and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Experience assisting with the management of network firewalls by implementing and troubleshooting access control lists (ACLs) or rule sets.
• Experience performing configuration backups of network devices, applying security patches or updates to network hardware, and assisting with vulnerability remediation on network components.

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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.
Experience: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employment agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

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; knows about available products and services; 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.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Additional information

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-03 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13.
This position has a control point; thus, the salary range may be capped at GS-13, step 05, which is equivalent to $132,923. If your current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.