IT Specialist (Network)
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Job Location:
Grand Island, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 88621 - 115213
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) Position Description Number D0258P01 and is part of JFHQ G6 Nebraska Army National Guard.
As a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) GSduties include:
--Serves as computer network engineer. Develops defines assesses and recommends concepts or solutions to implement network designs policies and procedures that will result in continual upgrade enhancement and optimization of the states wide area command and control network and that will ensure proper network configuration and standardization. Applies 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.
--Monitors the network management system for the states wide area command and control/distributed training network to troubleshoot the immediate and geographically dispersed local and wide area networks. Implements and tracks diverse network protocol schemes perform network baseline monitoring and network capacity management. Sets 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. Monitors network trouble ticket system to track systems anomalies and provide management reports.
--Serves as the Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COR) in the review and acceptance of network systems contractual work. Coordinates with procurement officials in developing statements of work containing quantities of required support. Provides technical advice and guidance to the directorate and to contractor personnel to facilitate tasks and projects.
--Acts as the project lead on special projects related to the interrelationships of multiple C4 disciplines (voice data and video). Writes technical specifications for customized solutions to state network projects. Reviews proposed solutions oversees project implementation and ensures compliance with project specifications. Re-engineers products to correct malfunctions and/or enhance performance.
--Monitors and reports network systems performance to interpret results and implement performance enhancements.
--Serves as a project manager during the implementation of C4 projects. Develops policies and procedures to insure the needs of the various supported organizations do not adversely effect system performance.
--Develops policies and procedures to maximize network operations.
--Performs project management on all network modifications (voice video and data) architecture and enhancements.
--Uses standard business practices when reviewing network architecture improvements to insure systems provide sufficient return on their investment. Manages projects approved for implementation which include network consolidation and/or growth. Redesigns network architecture to insure sufficient bandwidth is available to support the future requirements of the organization.
--May be assigned to assist the chief by performing limited leader responsibilities. Distributes and balances workload among employees. Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees. Approves leave for assigned employees. Provides input into annual performance appraisals. Resolves simple complaints and grievances referring the more serious ones to the supervisor. Recommends training needs for employees. Provides input to the supervisor concerning selections promotions reassignments recognition of outstanding performance.
--Performs other duties as assigned.
Conditions of employment
- Military membership in the Nebraska National Guard Membership is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Direct Deposit is mandatory
- Individuals with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.
Qualifications
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT .
OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1 ONLY
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
AREA 1 - Current permanent and indefinite bargaining unit Technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard
AREA 2 - All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary Technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard
AREA 3 - Current military service members who are willing to become a member of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard
AREA 4 - All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard. Selected individual must become a member of the respective National Guard prior to the date of hire.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Nebraska Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grades: Maximum: E9/CW5/O4; Minimum: E5/WO1/O1; Military Grade inversion within the full time work forces is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel supervised
Individual does not have to be currently assigned to one of these career fields to be considered for this position; however compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position. Selectee has 24 months to become qualified in a compatible military assignment.
Security Clearance/Background Check requirements:
In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions programs property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.
Failure to obtain within one year of appointment and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded separations of employment or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency.
Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86 PSIP Initiation Form Fingerprints OF306 and Application/Resume.
Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - Please send all inquires to
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant computer sales representative program analyst or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 - Must have at least 1 year experience at the previous lower grade or equivalent experience and education or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion.
Education
Education:
For the GS-5 level a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree may be substituted for the experience requirements. At the GS-7 level one full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. At the GS-9 level a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree may be substituted. At the GS-11 level a Ph.D. or equivalent or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
Undergraduate or Graduate Education: 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.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Position requires a secret security clearance.
2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
*4. 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.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.
6. Incumbent 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
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Dhcp
- Routing Protocols
- Collection Management
- Network Administration
- Network security
- Tcp/IP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- OSPF
- Network Monitoring
- TCP
- Dns
