IT Network Administration Specialist

Salary: $92,656.00 - $137,561.00 Annually
Location : Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27-IT-OCIO-0003
Department: Office of the Chief Information Officer
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Details

SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources
POSITION SERIES: DS-2210
POSITION GRADE: DS- 12/13
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: November 2, 2026
TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: DS-13
NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more
AGENCY:
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is in a collective bargaining unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG), Information Technology (IT) Department. The incumbent is responsible for the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/ or management of networked systems. Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting with analyzing and defining network systems requirements; aiding in defining and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure; configuring and optimizing network servers, firewalls, hubs, routers, and switches; monitoring network capacity and performance; collaborating with OLG staff to diagnose and resolve network problems; managing the agency's telephony infrastructure; monitoring the network infrastructure and system using tools such as LANDesk, MS SUS server, Cisco utilities and other tools; performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of progressive experience in IT network administration, including planning, configuring, implementing, and maintaining networked systems (e.g., local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and telephony systems (voice terminals, VOIP, ACD, and IVR systems)); managing network security, optimizing performance, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and ensuring compliance with information security policies. Experience with technologies such as Cisco firewalls, routers, switches, IDS/IPS devices and monitoring tools like SolarWinds (or similar) is also required. Additional experience with technologies such as Microsoft Visio for network documentation are highly preferred.
This position requires the incumbent to work fully onsite during the first month of employment. Thereafter, the incumbent will be required to adhere to a mandatory three-day in-office schedule, with onsite presence required every Monday and Thursday.

Specialized Experience

Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Additional Information
STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI): Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.
COVID-19 VACCINATION: The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: Employment with the OCFO is at will. However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY: All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OCFO employment application at (Resume may be attached). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employees affected by restructuring must submit their application with the application transmittal form. All applications, transcripts, and supporting documents must be received by close of business (5:00 PM) on the closing date of the announcement or they will not be considered.
NOTE: It is imperative that all information on the employment application, resume and supporting documents be both accurate and truthful and is subject to verification. Misrepresentations of any kind may be grounds for disqualification for this position or termination.

JOB OFFERS: Official job offers are made only by the OCFO's Office of Human Resources.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contact you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE: An external applicant for a position in the OCFO who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia at the time of application, may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant by completing the 'Residency Preference for Employment' form, , and uploading and attaching it to their employment application. To be granted preference, an applicant must: (1) be qualified for the position; and (2) submit a claim form at the time of application. Except for employees entitled by law to preference, preference will not be granted unless the claim is made at the time of application. This preference is only granted upon initial appointment.

WORKING CONDITION: Office Environment
The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package may include the following options:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverages
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Plans (401(a), 403(b) & 457(b))
• Group & Optional Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Leave Accrual Options
• Family Leave Program
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance
• College Savings Plan
• Alternate Work Schedules (AWS)
• Telework

For additional details regarding benefits offered by the OCFO, please visit the OCFO's benefits webpage.
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Describe your experience implementing, configuring, and maintaining network infrastructure, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and telephony systems. Identify the systems or technologies you have worked with and explain your specific responsibilities.
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Describe your experience diagnosing and resolving complex network or infrastructure issues. Provide a specific example that explains the problem, the steps you took to identify the root cause, the corrective actions you implemented, and the outcome.
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Describe a specific instance in which you ensured compliance with applicable security policies, standards, or regulatory requirements. Identify the framework, standard, or policy involved, explain your role, and describe the actions you took and the outcome.
Required Question