IT Specialist (Network)

Naval Sea Systems Command • Wallops Island, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) under the Activity Command Information Officer (ACIO), Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC), Wallops Island, VA of AEGIS COMBATSYSC. Duties You will serve as Network Engineer tasked with the oversight and management of the organization’s network infrastructure. You will be responsible for the maintenance, design, upgrade, and administration of the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) networks at SCSC Wallops Island. You will successfully design and implement network architectures across various government sites, including Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide-Area Networks (WAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), and wireless networks. You will proactively monitor network performance metrics to identify and resolve network issues promptly, utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques to minimize downtime and impact on operations. You will manage network infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, including planning, budgeting, coordination with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery. You will work towards continuous improvement of the network by analyzing network traffic patterns and forecasting future needs to plan and implement network expansion and modernization. You will develop and implement backup strategies and disaster recovery plans for network configuration and critical data to ensure continuity in case of network failure. You will regularly update network hardware and software to keep up with new technologies and standards and perform routine network maintenance, including firmware updates and hardware replacements.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final TOP SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 441 Network Operations, proficiency level Intermed the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the pay band NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate: analyzing network architectures to forecast future needs and ensure the successful and effective design or implementation of a network expansion or modernization project.
• Experience must reflect skill in: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required TOP SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Network Engineer tasked with the oversight and management of the organization’s network infrastructure.
• Responsible for the maintenance, design, upgrade, and administration of the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) networks at SCSC Wallops Island.
• Design and implement network architectures across various government sites, including Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide-Area Networks (WAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), and wireless networks.
• Proactively monitor network performance metrics to identify and resolve network issues promptly, utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques to minimize downtime and impact on operations.
• Manage network infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, including planning, budgeting, coordination with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Work towards continuous improvement of the network by analyzing network traffic patterns and forecasting future needs to plan and implement network expansion and modernization.
• Develop and implement backup strategies and disaster recovery plans for network configuration and critical data to ensure continuity in case of network failure.
• Regularly update network hardware and software to keep up with new technologies and standards.
• Perform routine network maintenance, including firmware updates and hardware replacements.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment incentives may be authorized to eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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