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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Information Technology Specialist (Network Services)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$101K/yr - $190K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an IT Specialist (Network Services) to join its Department of Technology Services. The role involves managing and maintaining security devices and ensuring the Judiciary's security infrastructure is operational, resilient, and secure.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Working with and assisting other staff in the daily operation, maintenance, management, and administration of security devices protecting the Judiciary wide area data communications network (DCN) and the public access courts electronic records network (PACER), to include next-gen firewalls, traditional firewalls, IPS/IDS devices, remote access devices, and proxies

Working with and assisting support desks, circuits, courts, and AO program offices in troubleshooting connectivity issues related to security devices

Closely coordinating with ITSO, Security Operations Division to manage and maintain device signatures and rules on NextGen Palo Alto Firewalls, DCN and PACER traditional firewalls, IPS/IDS devices, proxies, remote access devices, and other security devices in order to mitigate threats and potential threats to the Judiciary networks

Performing cost analyses on network security equipment acquisitions, including hardware, operating systems, and software appliances

Providing network-related briefings to all levels of staff across the Judiciary

Developing proposed branch and division administrative controls, procedures, policies, and practices affecting the service and support to enterprise operations

Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems within the section, branch, and division

Producing manuals, guides, articles, and other materials

Coordinating and providing administrative and logistical support for branch- or division-sponsored meetings and programs, including for orientation and other training programs

Assisting upper management and the contracting officer's representative prepare acquisition packages and purchase orders, and reviewing invoices

Establishing regular information-sharing mechanisms to encourage collaboration with stakeholders, customers, and staff across the Judiciary

Qualification

NextGen FirewallsPalo Alto FirewallsIPS/IDS DevicesVPN ManagementNetwork SecurityAutomation ToolsScripting (Python)Access Control SystemsTroubleshootingProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position

Specialized experience is demonstrated experience managing and maintaining security devices (NextGen, Palo Alto Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, IPS/IDS devices, and VPN) on both wide and local area networks