SummaryYou will serve as an INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (NETWORK) in the COMMAND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION, NETWORK MANAGEMENT BRANCH of FLTREADCEN EAST.
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- You will serve as a technical expert to coordinate activities related to Information Systems projects.
- You will ensure the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles and practices in the delivery of network services.
- You will serve as a project manager to define project scope and tasks.
- You will coordinate project requirements and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul inputs with Command business goals and objects.
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Conditions of employment- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- 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 security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (CYBER), proficiency level (ADVANCED) the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Knowledge of Cisco Software-Defined Networking (SDN): Comprehensive knowledge of deploying, configuring, and managing Cisco SDN architectures, with specific skill in leveraging Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for centralized network access, policy enforcement, and endpoint security.
- Skill in Enterprise Switch and Wi-Fi Implementation: Skill in configuring, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure, including hosting multiple logical networks on the same physical switches (VLANs/VRFs) and deploying and tuning Wireless Access Points (Wi-Fi) for seamless coverage.
- Skill in Microsegmentation and Network Isolation: Skill in designing and implementing software-defined segmentation methods (such as Cisco TrustSec and Security Group Tagging) to logically isolate diverse networks and secure critical assets within a Cisco SDN environment.
- Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) Networks: Knowledge of administering, securing, and integrating OT networks and industrial control systems (ICS) within a large-scale Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, such as Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE).
- Selective Placement Factor (CCNA Certification): Must possess an active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification to qualify for the position.
Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Additional informationThis position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
The position may be called upon to work other than normal assigned shifts.Expand Hide additional information
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.
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