Information Technology Specialist (Network Services)

U.S. Army Cyber Command • Fort Greely, AK

2d • 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 Greely, Alaska. The position serves as the 59th Signal Battalion/Network Enterprise Center (NEC) Planner and provides project management, planning, analysis, design, engineering, cost estimation, testing, configuration, implementation, integration, and quality assurance for information technology systems used for voice, data, and video.

The specialist is the point of contact for IT planning and integration supporting programs, secure and non-secure networks, wired and wireless technologies, video teleconferencing, and security system requirements. The role analyzes customer requirements and industry trends to determine future IT and telecommunications network requirements; develops Local Area Network (LAN) transport architecture design plans and plans the Wide Area Network (WAN) interface; and plans system upgrades based on current and future requirements, trend analysis, and projected technology advancements.

The position requires eligibility for and maintenance of a Secret security clearance or access, pre-employment and annual physical examinations, and completion of required cyber training and certifications. It is mission essential, may require reporting to or remaining at work during emergencies, includes a 5% temporary duty or business travel requirement, and has a lifting requirement of up to 50 pounds. A three-year trial or probationary period may be required.

Requirements

• One year of directly applicable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for immediate success, or qualifying education as specified in the job posting.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate integrating IT security protocols to maintain secure digital transmissions; using computer-aided design (CAD) software and/or switching configuration to resolve network infrastructure vulnerabilities; applying analytical methods to deliver voice and/or data solutions; and gathering data to solve IT problems.
• Demonstrated IT-related experience in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Must complete required training and certification or recertification for each cyber work role, including foundational qualification within 9 months, residential qualification within 12 months, and 20 hours of continuous professional development.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must complete required cyber workforce training and obtain the certification or recertification specified for the position.
• Must be able to meet a lifting requirement of up to 50 pounds.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Applicants qualifying through foreign education must provide evidence that the education has been evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or received full credit at a U.S.-accredited institution.
• Eligible applicants are limited to current permanent ARCYBER/NETCOM employees applying to CES positions, subject to the employment authority requirements described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the 59th Signal Battalion/Network Enterprise Center (NEC) Planner.
• Manage, plan, analyze, design, engineer, estimate costs for, test, configure, implement, integrate, and perform quality assurance on IT systems used for voice, data, and video.
• Serve as the point of contact for IT planning and integration for programs, secure and non-secure networks, wired and wireless technologies, video teleconferencing, and security system requirements.
• Analyze customer requirements and industry trends to determine future IT and telecommunications network requirements.
• Develop design plans for Local Area Network (LAN) transport architecture and plan the Wide Area Network (WAN) interface.
• Plan system upgrades based on present and future requirements, trend analysis, and projected technology advancements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• A 3.0% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is currently provided to federal employees in Fort Greely, Alaska, subject to change.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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