Network Architect-DHA

About the role

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking IT Specialists and Network Architects through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority. Positions are open to all U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains executive level coordination and liaison interfaces within SSA and with outside organizations (IT industry).
• Develops and maintains an extensive network of information technology professionals/specialists throughout the public and private sectors.
• Plans, directs, and/or conducts complex, sensitive, and/or confidential studies involving the resolution of critical systems problems.
• Affirms needs and develops policies and regulations to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Leads ongoing research activities for determining the most effective techniques and practices for the resolution of critical systems problems.
• Prepares and presents written reports and memoranda, oral presentations, seminars, workshops, and recommendations concerning short- and long-range objectives.

Requirements

• Specialized experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent, in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Skill in network planning, design, implementation, and troubleshooting in a data center environment utilizing redundant hardware and failover capabilities.

Qualifications

• To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have specialized experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

Benefits

Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed into positions where cybersecurity duties occupy the majority of the work performed.

Pay

Salary range varies based on location. For Denver, CO - $164,956 - $197,200, Durham, NC - $154,492 - $197,200, Woodlawn, MD/Urbana, MD - $169,279- 197,200, Wilkes/Barre, PA - $147,945 - 192,331.

Schedule

Positions may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement.

Skills

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; know about available products and services; and is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; 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.

Benefits

Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.