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ITSPEC (NETWORK) - TITLE 5

Robins AFB, Georgia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

The 116th ACW, part of the Department of the Air Force, is seeking an IT Specialist (Network) for a full-time position at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The role involves serving as a computer network engineer, developing network designs and policies, and managing network systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with specifications.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as computer network engineer

Develop, define, assess and recommend concepts or solutions to implement network designs, policies and procedures that will result in continual upgrade, enhancement and optimization of the state's wide area command and control network and that will ensure proper network configuration and standardization

Apply extensive knowledge of computer network engineering and related disciplines to ensure that emerging technologies are considered in the development of technical refreshment of network components and configurations

Monitor the network management system for the state's wide area command and control/distributed training network to troubleshoot the immediate and geographically dispersed local and wide area networks

Implement and track diverse network protocol schemes, perform network baseline monitoring, and network capacity management

Set the standards for the configuration and monitoring for a broad variety of network devices such as routers, switches, hubs, bridges, firewall, remote access systems, virtual private network, and intrusion detection and security systems

Monitor network trouble ticket system to track systems anomalies and provide management reports

Serve as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COR) in the review and acceptance of network systems contractual work

Coordinate with procurement officials in developing statements of work containing quantities of required support

Provide technical advice and guidance to the directorate and to contractor personnel to facilitate tasks and projects

Act as the project lead on special projects related to the interrelationships of multiple C4 disciplines (voice, data and video)

Write technical specifications for customized solutions to state network projects

Review proposed solutions, oversee project implementation, and ensure compliance with project specifications

Re-engineer products to correct malfunctions and/or enhance performance

Monitor and report network systems performance to interpret results and implement performance enhancements

Serve as a project manager during the implementation of C4 projects

Develop policies and procedures to insure the needs of the various supported organizations do not adversely effect system performance

Develop policies and procedures to maximize network operations

Perform project management on all network modifications (voice, video and data), architecture and enhancements

Use standard business practices when reviewing network architecture improvements to insure systems provide sufficient return on their investment

Manage projects approved for implementation, which include network consolidation and/or growth

Redesign network architecture to ensure sufficient bandwidth is available to support the future requirements of the organization

May be assigned to assist the chief by performing limited leader responsibilities

Distribute and balance workload among employees

Give on-the-job training to lower-graded employees

Approve leave for assigned employees

Provide input into annual performance appraisals

Resolve simple complaints and grievances, referring the more serious ones to the supervisor

Recommend training needs for employees

Provide input to the supervisor concerning selections, promotions, reassignments, recognition of outstanding performance

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Network ManagementNetwork OperationProject ManagementComputer Network EngineeringTechnical Specifications WritingTeam LeadershipEffective CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day

May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission

This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration

Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1)

Must complete appropriate training and obtain required certifications IAW DoDI 8140 or DOD 8570.01M or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level within 9 months of employment pending training seat availability

Failure to satisfactorily obtain and/or maintain updated certifications in accordance with publication listed are grounds for termination

Subject to background/security investigation

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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

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: providing input to the development and implementation of bandwidth configuration plans for complex Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) with supported elements to include, headquarters staff elements, tenant activities, state government, regional operating activities, and national agencies