IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

You are required to have information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.

Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled.

Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by Develops and implements configuration management plans for complex wide area networks (WANs). Troubleshoots and resolves network problems.

Initiates corrective action with vendor representatives as appropriate, opening/resolving trouble-tickets, if required, to bring in vendor support for resolution.

This includes installing upgrades or patches and configuring and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links as part of resolution.

The incumbent will also analyze and resolve end user hardware and software computer problems that have been escalated from the helpdesk, in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user assistance where required.

Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.

This position is within the Work Category Professional at Work Level Senior, Series and Grade GG-2210-13.

Additional qualifications information can be found from the following Department of Defense website: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.aspx Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will coordinate, install, and test operating systems, local area network, wide area network, and video equipment.
• You will ensure the stable operation of the organization's computer network.
• You will manage servers related to network monitoring and reporting, security, and system usage and trending and archival requirements.
• You will ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations and other network appliances.
• You will conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of systems software procurement and development efforts.
• You will manage and maintain all security systems for end user and system security, and their corresponding or associated software.