Information Technology Specialist (Network)

Naval Air Systems Command•Cherry Point, NC

12h

About The Position

The Information Technology Specialist (Network) serves in the Command Operations Department, Information Systems Division, Network Management Branch of Fleet Readiness Center East (FLTREADCEN EAST). The role provides technical expertise and coordinates activities related to Information Systems projects. It ensures rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies, principles, and practices in delivering network services. The specialist also serves as a project manager, defining project scope and tasks and coordinating project requirements and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) inputs with command business goals and objectives. This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code CYBER, proficiency level ADVANCED. The incumbent must obtain and maintain qualifications in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of the Navy policies. The position may require travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental United States and outside the continental United States, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. The position may also require work outside normal assigned shifts.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully complete applicable Department of the Navy E-Verify requirements.
Current federal employees applying for GS positions must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must meet applicable restrictions for appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
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 successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana testing, and be subject to random testing.
Must be able to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must obtain and maintain required advanced Cyberspace Workforce qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Comprehensive knowledge of deploying, configuring, and managing Cisco Software-Defined Networking (SDN) architectures, including use of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for centralized network access, policy enforcement, and endpoint security.
Skill configuring, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure, including hosting multiple logical networks on physical switches using VLANs/VRFs and deploying and tuning Wireless Access Points for seamless coverage.
Skill designing and implementing software-defined segmentation methods, such as Cisco TrustSec and Security Group Tagging, to isolate networks and secure critical assets in a Cisco SDN environment.
Knowledge of administering, securing, and integrating Operational Technology networks and industrial control systems within a large-scale Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility.
Must possess an active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
Experience must demonstrate attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving skills.
Must report to scheduled pre-employment appointments and meet applicable pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities related to Information Systems projects as a technical expert.
Ensure information security and information assurance policies, principles, and practices are rigorously applied in the delivery of network services.
Define project scope and tasks as a project manager.
Coordinate project requirements and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul inputs with command business goals and objectives.
Obtain and maintain required Cyberspace Workforce qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies.