INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/NETWORK).

About the Role

You will perform network administration and troubleshooting supporting Maritime Operations Center (MOC) classified information systems.

Responsibilities

• Recognize potential security violations, take appropriate action to report incidents as required by regulations, and mitigate any adverse impact.
• Provide resolution for network problems and develop/utilize bridges, routers, gateways, transport media using TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SNA transport protocols, or SONET, ATM, frame relay, Ethernet, Token ring, or FDDI transport technologies.
• Apply information security knowledge and experience of information systems to provide technical support, advice, and guidance for preparation of plans, systems design plans, test plans, SOWs, and specifications for information systems.
• Develop funding packages as required to operate and maintain the MOC network infrastructure.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade requirement).
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to specific provisions.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position (Technical Support Specialist proficiency level Advanced); incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must include:

• Working in Cisco system administration and applying Security Technical Implementation Guides to Cisco switches, routers, or firewalls.
• Experience reflecting skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

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.

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. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.