USAJOBS · 19 hours ago
Network Specialist #463
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$74K/yr - $130K/yr
2+ years expThe Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Network Specialist. This role involves providing technical support for communications network hardware and software, leading projects for network evaluation, and troubleshooting network systems.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides technical support for communications network hardware, software releases and network systems to users, other technical staff and contracting vendors, and mission critical systems
Leads major, highly visible projects to evaluate and analyze new communications network hardware, software, or systems for support in the Senate environment; makes recommendations to senior management on future communications network releases
Provides initial installation and secondary troubleshooting of hardware and software for communications network devices and systems; monitors, evaluates, and resolves issues involving network hardware/software, applications, or service performance
Develops project plans and analyzes requirements for communications network hardware or software implementation throughout the Senate, leads in developing plans for upgrading, installing, validating, and implementing on existing and new sub-systems for enhancement or compliance
Plans, schedules, coordinates, and leads technical studies, analyses, and evaluations of future and existing local and wide area network (LAN and WAN), voice network or communications systems
Develops traffic engineering studies and analyses to determine future voice and data communications network requirements
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/ GED
Knowledge of network management applications
Knowledge of router protocols
Knowledge of switching configurations and technologies
Ability to oversee, monitor, and maintain network technologies such as DHCP, DNS, QoS, and VoIP
Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate and lead studies, special projects, and assignments
Ability to evaluate and make recommendations on different network-related applications software packages
GED with at least two years of relevant work experience; Associate's with one year of relevant work experience
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance
Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance
Preferred
Experience with fiber optic fusion splicing
Experience with fiber optic terminations
Experience with Cat6 cabling and terminations
BISCI certifications
Experience with installing and supporting Cisco switches, specifically Catalyst and Nexus models
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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