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Defense Information Systems Agency · 23 hours ago

IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

Fort George G. Meade, MD

Part-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

The Defense Information Systems Agency is seeking an IT Specialist (Network) for the White House Communications Agency at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The role involves planning and coordinating network engineering, ensuring technical compatibility of emerging programs, and maintaining the telecommunications infrastructure that supports high-level government officials.

Communications InfrastructureGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plans and assigns work to subordinate supervisors or to personnel who guide and control work. Work is conducted within Executive Technologies Directorate

Develops or provides technical and operational input into WHCA policy and/or instruction, as well as WHCA and WHMO OPLANS

Ensures all current and emerging programs/systems have sufficient redundancy, feasible maintenance support and life-cycle replacement plans

Plans and coordinates project implementation, to include network engineering and installation, and schedules/coordinates authorized service interruptions that directly support the President, Vice President, the National Security Council, and others

Ensures all emerging programs are technically compatible, employs proper security considerations, provides adequate functionality, and meets or exceed standards and guidelines for the security of telecommunications systems

Engineers and maintains the copper and fiber infrastructure for all analog, digital, and ethernet circuits and/or all classified and unclassified radio infrastructure

Qualification

ITTelecommunications knowledgeNetwork engineeringPolicy developmentCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailOral CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

This is a national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination

This is a Drug Testing Position

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service

This is a Top Secret/SCI position with Yankee White

Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards

Customer Service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs

Oral Communication - briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience

Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions

Experience translating comprehensive IT and telecommunications knowledge into effective policy and actionable requirements AND articulating this information to agency leadership along with IT-related experience demonstrating Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving as described in the vacancy announcement

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement

Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position

Additionally, prior to reporting for duty the selectee must be found eligible for a DoD Top Secret security clearance with access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI) based upon a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) AND be approved for Presidential Support Duty in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 5210.55 (Yankee White - Category II, minimum)