IT Specialist (Network/Entarch)

Naval Systems Management Activity • Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

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About The Position

Serve as the technical lead and Subject Matter Expert for Enterprise Network Engineering and Unified Communications projects and initiatives at the Naval Systems Management Activity. The position designs network and communications services, recommends devices and services, and evaluates vendor recommendations to ensure they integrate and operate properly in the Enterprise Network. It develops and maintains reference models and diagrams of the enterprise physical and virtual network infrastructure and maintains the information in the IT repository. The role also initiates IT projects, including developing project charters and identifying stakeholders, and manages Information Systems projects throughout the systems lifecycle.

This is an excepted-service federal position and does not confer competitive status. It is a Cyberspace Workforce position (work role codes 441 and 651, proficiency level I), requiring the incumbent to obtain and maintain qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies. The position may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. A security clearance must be obtained and maintained before entry on duty; the position is subject to random Counter Intelligence polygraph and drug testing.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully pass the Department of the Navy E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must meet applicable Department of Defense rules concerning appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; PPP applicants must already hold the required clearance.
• Must acknowledge in writing acceptance of an excepted-service appointment that does not confer competitive status.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana testing, and is subject to random testing.
• Must be able to travel, potentially to CONUS and OCONUS locations, remote or isolated sites, and for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft.
• Subject to random Counter Intelligence polygraph.
• Must obtain and maintain Cyberspace Workforce qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies for work role codes 441 and 651, proficiency level I.
• At least one year of IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band, including enterprise network engineering and unified communications technical leadership; network and communications service design and vendor/device evaluation; maintaining enterprise infrastructure models, diagrams, and IT repository information; and managing information systems projects through the systems lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and Subject Matter Expert for Enterprise Network Engineering and Unified Communications projects and initiatives.
• Design network and communications services; recommend devices and services; and evaluate vendor recommendations to ensure integration and operation within the Enterprise Network and compliance with security policies and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain reference models and diagrams of the enterprise physical and virtual network infrastructure, and maintain information in the IT repository.
• Initiate IT projects, including developing project charters and identifying stakeholders.
• Manage Information Systems projects throughout the systems lifecycle.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefit eligibility depends on position type; contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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