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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (NETWORK SERVICES)-Direct Hire Authority

Eglin AFB, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $137K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a senior Information Technology (IT) Specialist to manage the base Local Area and Wide Area Network at Eglin AFB. The role involves designing and monitoring network systems, configuring hardware/software, and conducting feasibility studies on complex information systems.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manages the base LAN/WAN systems, designs and monitors new complex network systems, configures and installs network hardware/software, and maintains LAN Operations. Installs, configures, and troubleshoots complex network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrators. Develops and implements configuration management plans which ensure optimization of connectivity between remote sites throughout the installation

As a senior IT specialist, 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 managementNetwork design principlesNetwork troubleshootingConfiguration managementNetwork automationScripting languagesCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailOral CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

Males must be registered for Selective Service

This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Position may require an appropriate security clearance

Employee must maintain current certifications

Position may be subject to random drug testing

Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required

All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

This position may require travel

Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing

This is a cybersecurity position within the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF); the employee will be fully qualified in accordance with DoDD 8140.01, DoDI 8140.02, and DoDM 8140.03

Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks

Applicants must have one 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-11 (or higher) it's equivalent in other pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal experience, military or public sector) at the next lower grade (GS-11), level, pay band (NH-02), or equivalent (pay schedule, pay band, etc)

Specialized experience is described as: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication and Problem Solving, the working 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; experience with installing, configuring, and troubleshooting complex network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrators

Preferred

Possesses a strong background in network engineering, coupled with a deep understanding and practical experience in network automation

Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, or similar tools, and have a proven track record of developing and implementing automation solutions to improve network efficiency, reliability, and security

Adept at identifying opportunities for automation, designing robust and scalable solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy and maintain them

Experience with configuration management, infrastructure-as-code principles, and network monitoring tools is highly desirable