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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (NETWORK SERVICES)

Quantico, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $157K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Senior IT Specialist to support the operation and maintenance of AFOSI's worldwide classified and unclassified communications service. The role involves providing expert network administration, conducting feasibility studies, and participating in management discussions to ensure effective network communication across various platforms.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as Senior Manager Network Services supporting the operation and maintenance of AFOSI's worldwide network communications for voice and video data

Provides expert Network Administration for installation, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of network hardware, software and devices that carry voice and video data

Performs feasibility studies on complex information systems and conducts in-depth analyses complicated by novel problems

Keeps abreast of emerging technology to predict future network needs

As a senior IT specialist Participates in management discussions, meetings, committees, or special projects

Qualification

Network AdministrationInformation Assurance CertificationIA Certification (IAT Level II)Network Systems DesignConfiguration ManagementCustomer ServiceOral CommunicationProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service

Selectee must possess a Top Secret Clearance and will be subject to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and must be able to acquire and retain a Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Selectee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing

Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties

The selectee must qualify as an IAT Level II at a minimum which requires an active certification in one of the following (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) and 3 years IA experience

Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 (or equivalent in other pay systems)

Knowledge of full range of network systems (LAN/WAN) design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, testing, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining network services that support functional requirements

Knowledge of the network architecture, interrelationships, operating modes, configuration, topology, and protocols

Expert knowledge of network operating and maintenance concepts and methods to troubleshoot network problems

Expert knowledge of configuration management techniques, and requirements appropriate to managing network systems

Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve a variety of network problems; and to analyze component interrelationships and evaluate network systems and computer applications from an operational perspective

Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing (status reports, training materials, briefing materials) clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy