Information Technology Specialist (Network)

U.S. Army Cyber Command • Redstone Arsenal, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES), in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f, and is located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The role is in the Full Performance Work Category at the Professional Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

The specialist recommends technical solutions for installing or improving network transport configurations and provides technical guidance on IT and Unified Communications infrastructure, support structures, and network transport facilities. The role also serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative for IT project installations, develops technical specifications and drawings, and supports installation of hardware, backbone facility upgrades, and cabling changes.

The position requires a pre-employment physical because work may involve entering maintenance holes or utilidor systems. It requires a valid vehicle operator license, the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, and participation in 24/7 shift coverage and after-hours on-call or emergency support. Overtime may be required on short notice, including nights, holidays, and weekends. A three-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for success in the position, or qualifying graduate education as described in the posting.
• Specialized experience must include developing procurement documents and interpreting design criteria for Military Construction and installation projects based on customer requirements.
• Specialized experience must include preparing Performance Work Schedules, cost estimates, and documentation for inside- and outside-plant acquisitions.
• Specialized experience must include serving as Contracting Officer's Representative overseeing IT project integration, facilities inspection, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Specialized experience must include coordinating telecommunications projects to ensure installations follow standard policies and guidelines.
• IT-related experience or training must demonstrate attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies.
• Alternatively, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a listed qualifying field may meet the education requirement. The listed fields include computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, and technology management.
• Alternatively, three full years of graduate education with at least 24 semester hours in one or more listed fields, and coursework requiring development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks, may meet the education requirement.
• A valid vehicle operator license is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• A pre-employment physical is required due to possible entry into maintenance holes or utilidor systems.
• Must support 24/7 shift work and after-hours on-call or emergency requirements; short-notice overtime may include nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Foreign education used to qualify must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full course credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

• Recommend technical solutions for installing new or improving existing network transport configurations.
• Provide technical guidance to command staff on installation and maintenance of IT and Unified Communications infrastructure, support structures, and network transport facilities.
• Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative for IT project installations and ensure proper integration with existing systems and networks.
• Develop technical specifications, drawings, and facility equipment and infrastructure backbones to support IT and telecommunications requirements.
• Implement contract installations of hardware upgrades, backbone facility upgrades, and cabling changes.
• Develop procurement documents and interpret design criteria for Military Construction and installation projects based on customer requirements.
• Prepare Performance Work Schedules, cost estimates, and documentation for inside- and outside-plant acquisitions.
• Oversee IT project integration, facilities inspection, and cybersecurity compliance as Contracting Officer's Representative.
• Coordinate telecommunications projects to ensure installations follow standard policies and guidelines.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• PCS incentive may be authorized if approved by the command.

What This Job Offers

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