Information Technology (Network)

Bureau of Naval Personnel • Annapolis, MD

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About The Position

This is a public notice flyer announcing anticipated vacancies; it does not accept applications, and vacancies may or may not be filled from this notice. Interested applicants must follow the flyer’s “How to Apply” directions. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer.

The position serves as a lead or team member responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise wired and wireless network infrastructure. It uses Cisco networking hardware, including Firepower, ASA, Nexus, and Catalyst, and Aruba wireless infrastructure to plan, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot network solutions. The role administers ClearPass for Network Access Control (NAC) and Comply-to-Connect (C2C), monitors and resolves network operations issues, and works to maintain network availability, stability, and performance. It also advises colleagues on infrastructure issues, applies and maintains DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance, and contributes to System Security Plans and Department of the Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation as required.

The announcement lists qualifications at the GS-11 and GS-12 levels. The position is a DoD Cyberspace Workforce role, work role code 441, proficiency level Intermediate. The incumbent must obtain and maintain qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies, as well as an interim and/or final security clearance.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new employee to the Department of the Navy.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must obtain and maintain qualifications required for DoD Cyberspace Workforce work role code 441, proficiency level Intermediate, under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies.
• GS-12: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level, including designing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise wired and wireless infrastructure using Cisco and/or Aruba; administering or implementing NAC such as ClearPass, including device compliance and authentication using RADIUS, LDAP, or Active Directory; and monitoring performance, resolving outages, and applying DISA STIGs.
• GS-11: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level, including configuring and troubleshooting network switches, routers, or wireless equipment such as Cisco or Aruba; troubleshooting TCP/IP connectivity, including physical-layer problems with copper and fiber cabling; and monitoring network health and assisting with outage resolution.
• GS-11 applicants must also demonstrate the listed IT competencies: attention to detail, customer service, decision making, information management, interpersonal skills, oral communication, problem solving, reasoning, teamwork, and technical competence.
• GS-12 Individual Occupational Requirement: demonstrated computer project assignments requiring a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position, generally including analysis of alternative approaches and advising management on major aspects of ADP system design.
• GS-11 Individual Occupational Requirement: either a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or related LL.M.; or qualifying experience demonstrating computer project assignments requiring a range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise wired and wireless network infrastructure as a lead or member of a project team.
• Plan, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot network solutions using Cisco Firepower, ASA, Nexus, and Catalyst hardware and Aruba wireless infrastructure.
• Administer ClearPass for Network Access Control (NAC) and Comply-to-Connect (C2C) to enforce device compliance and secure network access.
• Monitor and respond to network operational issues to maintain availability, stability, and performance; diagnose outages and connectivity problems and restore service.
• Advise team members and colleagues on network infrastructure issues and recommend courses of action.
• Apply and maintain DISA STIG compliance on network devices.
• Provide input to System Security Plans and Department of the Navy RMF documentation as required.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree