IT Specialist (Network)

• Serves as a subject matter expert and senior analyst within Connectivity and Collaboration Service (CCS).
• Upgrades the network operating system on a switch or router configuring a switch and router to provide internal and external connectivity for a Data Center.
• Plans and organizes network infrastructure device operating systems software software change control performance optimization and hardware and security study projects.
• Develops new models to analyze operations and evaluates new designs and/or equipment changes in order to accommodate projected workloads.
• Designs develops tests and maintains specialized support software to include utilities.
• Manages networks using Solarwinds / Orion monitoring and mapping tools; Configures High Availability within a Cisco NXOS Data Center environment.
• Creates cost benefit studies for the potential purchase of IT hardware and software.
• Interprets best practice documentation developing the configuration files/scripts for implementation.
• Writes and maintains system documentation for network infrastructure installed in the data centers.
• Analyzes and documents requirements for operating system software and related third party software software change control performance software hardware and related technical considerations for the network equipment.
• Develops and maintains standards and procedures related to hardware/software architecture and network security matters.

Promotion Potential: The position is at full performance level.
Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am-4pm at managers discretion.
Compressed/Flexible: Available at the managers discretion
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service increase worker productivity and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist (Network)/PD06251A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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 probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 07/20/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: hands on experience in configuring network infrastructure and providing Network support for enterprise data centers utilizing switches routers firewalls load balancing and LAN.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Required Experience:

IC