Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK)

U.S. Army Cyber Command•Warren, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f, located at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan. The role supports information technology, network, and Unified Communications (UC) infrastructure requirements. The position is in the Full Performance Work Category at the Professional Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. The employee analyzes customer UC requirements, develops technical specifications for network-system procurement and construction, implements network and UC equipment configurations, and verifies that infrastructure meets interoperability and cybersecurity standards. The role also includes quality assurance inspections and monitoring contractor performance. The position may involve infrequent travel up to 15% of the time, 24/7 shift work and on-call or emergency support, and overtime on short notice, including nights, holidays, and weekends. A pre-employment physical is required because duties may involve entering maintenance holes or utilidor systems.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience installing or overseeing telecommunications infrastructure to support mission requirements, documenting system deficiencies during IT projects, and identifying non-compliance issues to improve contractor execution of telecommunications tasks; the experience must also demonstrate the IT-related competencies of attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
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 qualifying field; alternatively, three full years of graduate education with at least 24 semester hours in a qualifying field and required development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must possess a valid vehicle operator license.
Must be able to perform 24/7 shift work and after-duty-hours on-call or emergency requirements; overtime may be required on short notice, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Must complete a pre-employment physical due to possible entry into maintenance holes or utilidor systems.
Must satisfactorily complete the required training and obtain and maintain certifications or qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and applicable Army guidance, including foundational qualifications within 9 months, resident qualifications within 12 months, and 20 hours of continuous professional development per work role code.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
A three-year probationary period applies unless the appointee has previously met the applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer Unified Communications requirements to determine appropriate infrastructure needs.
Develop technical specifications to support procurement and construction of network systems.
Implement network and Unified Communications equipment configurations to ensure compliance with interoperability and cybersecurity standards.
Conduct quality assurance inspections to verify proper installation and functionality of IT infrastructure.
Monitor contractor performance to ensure adherence to network and cybersecurity requirements.
Provide operational IT support through required 24/7 shift work, after-duty-hours on-call coverage, and emergency response.