IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)-Title 5 OBO

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)-Title 5 OBO, Position Description Number T5349P02 and is part of the WI JFHQ J6, Wisconsin National Guard.

Duties

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• Serves as computer network engineer.
• Develops, defines, assesses and recommends concepts or solutions to implement network designs, policies and procedures that will result in continual upgrade, enhancement and optimization of the state's wide area command and control network and that will ensure proper network configuration and standardization.
• Applies extensive knowledge of computer network engineering and related disciplines to ensure that emerging technologies are considered in the development of technical refreshment of network components and configurations.
• Serves as a project manager during the implementation of C4 projects.
• Redesigns network architecture to insure sufficient bandwidth is available to support the future requirements of the organization.
• Coordinates with procurement officials in developing statements of work containing quantities of required support. Provides technical advice and guidance to the directorate and to contractor personnel to facilitate tasks and projects.

*** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. ***

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

• Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• 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.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).
• Incumbent must complete appropriate training and obtain required certifications IAW DoDI 8140 or DOD 8570.01M or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level within 9 months of employment pending training seat availability. Failure to satisfactorily obtain and/or maintain updated certifications in accordance with publication listed are grounds for termination.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be subject to furlough actions.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Tricareeligibility.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-2210-12 level, you must have 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Candidate must have experience developing, defining, assessing and recommending concepts or solutions to implement network designs, policies and procedures that result in continual upgrade, enhancement and optimization of the command-and-control network. Experience ensuring proper network configuration and standardization. Able to set a configuration and monitor a broad variety of network devices such as routers, switches, firewall, remote access systems, virtual private network, and intrusion detection and security systems. Candidate must have project management on network modifications (such as voice, video and data), architecture and enhancements. Experience implementing and tracking diverse network protocol schemes, network baseline monitoring, and network capacity management. Experience redesigning network architecture as needed.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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