IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

• You will conduct on-site and remote information systems operations as part of a team of government and contractor personnel, and perform analysis, design, development, testing, installation etc.
• You will conduct testing and execute deployment and configuration and scripts for a variety of IT network system devices and technologies including Windows servers, firewalls, Proxy, Terminal Services, DMZ etc.
• You will develop, test and execute scripts to configure and deploy operations monitoring, performance tracking, security policy enforcement and system auditing and logging capabilities using a variety of software (Wireshark, Nessus etc.)
• You will execute Requests for Change (RFC), conduct operational and information security requirements analysis, design and document system and network architectures and develop, design, integrate, test and deploy IT hardware and software solutions.
• You will identify Cyber security objectives and requirements and incorporate into acquisition and integration plans and document all project phases.
• You will perform configurations, testing, and deployment on Cisco networking devices.
• You will design, document and conduct activities that support the transition and/or merging of enterprise local and wide area network infrastructures and incorporate DoD initiatives including Joint Information Environment (JIE).
• You will engage with potential vendors to discuss, develop and document technical solutions for information systems including datacenter security stacks and LAN/WAN infrastructures.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band NO-04 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Designing, configuring, testing, and/or deploying complex enterprise network solutions (e.g., Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA), Cisco SD-WAN, and SolarWinds); monitoring network security systems, firewalls, and data center network designs. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/ 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. Other Information

This position is in the Science & Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) Human Resource Management System pay band for Department of Defense laboratories. The pay schedule and pay band for all Administrative Specialist/Professional Positions will be NO-1/2/3/4/5/6. This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code Network Operations Specialist, proficiency level advanced the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. 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. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. 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.