Information Technology Specialist (Network/ Security)

U.S. Army Cyber Command • Fort Shafter, HI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f, located at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. The role serves as an Information Technology Network Specialist in the Networks Branch, Department of Defense Information Network – Operations, managing network appliances and systems and overseeing intra-theater bandwidth. The position is designated IT I and Special Sensitive, and is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

The position may require 24x7 duty, rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays, mandatory overtime, and recall to duty. It is mission essential, including during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies. Temporary duty travel may be required approximately 10% of the time, potentially worldwide. The incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone for recall or emergency contact and may need to lift up to 25 pounds.

Applicants must have one year of applicable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for the role. Qualifying experience may include diagnosing network configurations, organizing cyber incident responses to identify network-equipment vulnerabilities, and reinforcing network policies and procedures. Experience must demonstrate attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret eligibility, including access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and to complete required cyberspace workforce training and certification or recertification. Appointment may be subject to a background investigation and suitability or fitness determination, and drug testing is required before appointment and periodically thereafter. A three-year probationary period may be required. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. The role is limited to applicants who meet the specified employment authority categories, including current permanent ARCYBER/NETCOM employees applying to CES positions.

Requirements

• One year of applicable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for the position; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret eligibility with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Successfully pass urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Complete required training and obtain and maintain the required certification or recertification under DoDM 8140.03.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Maintain a functioning telephone to support recall and emergency contact.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Applicants must meet one of the stated employment authority categories; the posting specifies current permanent ARCYBER/NETCOM employees for the current-civilian-employee category.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of network appliances and systems, including firewall and Virtual Private Network appliances.
• Oversee continuous monitoring and management of intra-theater bandwidth.
• Coordinate with Area Network Enterprise Centers and users regarding downtime, network troubleshooting, and communication problems.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• An 8.64% Cost of Living Allowance for federal employees in Honolulu County, Hawaii, subject to change.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed