IT Specialist (NETWORK)

Defense Logistics Agency•New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA

About The Position

Serves as an IT Specialist (Network), GS-2210-12, in the Contingency IT Operations Division, Enterprise Service Delivery Directorate, DLA Information Operations. Performs duties related to information technology plans, proposals, acquisition, and maintenance. Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures that establish the framework for managing IT programs. Provides agency-level expertise across information technology and telecommunications, systems development, and the institutionalization of policy and methods. Plans, installs, maintains, modifies, and operates local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) data communications equipment. The position is designated Emergency Essential. During a crisis, the incumbent may be required to deploy through temporary reassignment or remain in place to support contingency operations. The position requires a Secret access security clearance and is subject to suitability or fitness determination. DLA conducts drug testing for designated positions.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent in the Federal service, military, or private sector.
Specialized experience must include competencies related to the position, such as communications troubleshooting, network traffic monitoring, equipment installation, operating procedures, site surveys, network design, reports, equipment analysis, LAN configuration, or contingency IT support.
Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for General Schedule positions and time-after-competitive appointment.
Secret access security requirement; appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied.
Must meet Selective Service requirements if applicable.
Must undergo required drug testing for a testing-designated position and meet the stated drug-testing conditions.
Must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification to access certain federal facilities.
Must be available for emergency-essential contingency support, including possible deployment or remaining in place during a crisis.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with IT plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures.
Provide agency-level expertise in information technology, telecommunications, systems development, and IT policies and methods.
Plan, install, maintain, modify, and operate LAN and WAN data communications equipment.
Assist end-users with complex communications problems, troubleshoot calls, monitor traffic flow, and assist with preparing for and installing new equipment.
Develop operating procedures, perform site surveys and network system designs, and prepare organizational reports.
Perform cost analyses and feasibility studies comparing equipment models and performance characteristics.
Update LAN equipment configurations.
Provide technical expertise in contingency IT support, including related software and hardware.