Network Specialist – REACH Technician

About the role

This is a Network Specialist position assigned to the REACH Program – the U.S. Department of State’s (DoS) crisis response communications office. This role can require up to 50% travel depending on world events.

Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, and implements network systems.
• Performs design implementation, testing, and problem isolation/resolution for multiple networking systems in accordance with Department of State standards.
• Manages the testing, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems.
• Plans large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies.
• Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations.
• Provides internal consulting, technical guidance, information, and support to various department groups.
• Provides assistance and oversight for all information systems operations activities, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data entry, data control, LAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and/or web strategy and operations.
• Compiles records and reports concerning network operations and maintenance.
• Troubleshoots network performance issues and makes improvements to the network.
• Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions.
• Utilizes software and hardware tools to identify and diagnose complex problems and factors affecting network performance.
• Experience with Command Prompt, PowerShell, Putty, Remote Desktop Connection, Active Directory, Exchange Server, and ServiceNow.
• Experience with user account creation and maintenance.
• Communicates clearly and professionally to provide client/user consultation during installations.
• Manages records, processes and disseminates network device information between DoS Divisions.
• Participates in briefings, design reviews, program reviews, and technical interchange meetings.
• Provides input to policy level discussions regarding standards and technical viability of intended systems requirements.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner with VIPs and other high level government personnel.
• Provides quality assurance review and the evaluation of new and existing software products.
• Specialized Knowledge and Experience:
• Experience with COMSEC inline network encryptors (e.g., General Dynamics - KG-175 family) and Viasat encryption devices.
• Strong knowledge pertaining to Network Administration:
• Ethernet switching, TCP/IP subnetting & routing (static & dynamic), DHCP, DNS, Cisco network equipment (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.).
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Supports various endeavors sponsored by the Diplomatic Technology (DT) Bureau in support of the Department of State DT technical mission, including inventory control, excess of obsolete equipment, periodic housekeeping/ deep cleaning, office duties, etc.
• Maintains and monitors access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including carrying out entry authorization protocols.
• Requires periodic overseas travel to DoS facilities in support of equipment installations and training.
• The Network Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Department of State's network system operations.
• Requires worldwide availability and periodic overseas travel in support of installations.
• The Job may require heavy lifting at times.
• Administers administrative tasks such as daily reports and travel reports as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring access control rooms to ensure the integrity and security of restricted areas including