Title 32 IT Specialist (Network) (Mi G6)

Army National Guard Units • Lansing, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (MI G6), Position Description Number NGD0262P01 and is part of the MI JFHQ Army, Michigan Army National Guard. MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This position is located in an information management organization. The purpose of this position is to function as a technical specialist on issues relating to the wide area network (WAN) and local area network (LAN) systems and their integration in the network. The work involves network administration, optimization and performance in support of the supports the state's wide area command and control integrated network.

Requirements

• MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED.
• Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
• Position requires a secret security clearance.
• Position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Incumbent must complete appropriate training and obtain/maintain required certifications IAW DoDI 8140 or DOD 8570.0lM or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level II or III within 9 months of hire.
• Experience, education, and/or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.
• 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.
• Specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization.
• Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls.
• Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment.
• Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion.
• The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Nice To Haves

• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the Michigan Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Army National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. Responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• MILITARY GRADE: E4-CW2 Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position to ensure to avoid grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion).
• Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of network device configuration and connectivity tasks.
• Executes procedures and coordinates corrective action to optimize network performance.
• Installs, configures and monitors tested and evaluated software packages that provide performance measurements of the WAN/LAN.
• Implements the standard configuration software loads for all network devices.
• Utilizes benchmarks and performance measurement and evaluation data to manage network servers and data communication devices to support normal and surge workload.
• Works with technical support personnel in resolving critical problems.
• Uses remote management software tools to maintain and update configuration, protocol and user/system files.
• Documents and tracks change to configuration, protocol and user/system files.
• Executes appropriate action to ensure backup processes are completed.
• Evaluates the performance of network devices such as servers, workstations, and peripheral devices, and remote access systems.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of configuration management plans for complex LANs and WANs with supported elements to include headquarters staff elements, tenant activities, state government, regional operating activities and national agencies.
• Implements plans and procedures for remote installation of applications and upgrades using state of the art software distribution methods.
• Monitors distribution of applications and upgrades ensuring compliance with regulations and copyright laws.
• Implements procedures to ensure accurate records of authorized users of distributed software are maintained.
• Implements the standard operating procedures for all devices on the network.
• Reviews and evaluates proposed software.
• Provides input to briefings and presentations on the complexities of the installation networks. These briefings provide the basis for long-range decision planning relating to C4 network project management.
• Analyzes equipment and software reliability and utilization reports to identify and define problem areas and to establish end-to-end systems performance levels.

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.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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What This Job Offers

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