IT Specialist (NETWORK/INFOSEC)

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Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:

Columbus, OH: $92,475 - $120,222

New Cumberland, PA: $101,401- $131,826 Duties

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Serves as technical consultant and liaison to network and other IT management and staffs throughout the DLA and DoD on the DLA network environment and on networks in general.

Provides technical guidance, analysis, advice, and assistance on a wide range of complex problems encountered in the conception, design, development, testing, and implementation...

... of network solutions incorporating diverse device requirements, accommodating various protocols, and providing network interconnections among various wide area networks and local area network enclaves.

Plans, schedules and participates in network hardware/software testing, deployments, implementations, and service allocations, to include performing liaison functions with IT personnel and network specialists at other DLA sites.

Develops and/or modifies test plans, conducts tests, analyzes test results with respect to the acceptance plan for new or modified hardware and software for the ETN.

Participates in studies as a team member, accomplishes individual projects, and coordinates intra-agency projects.

Provides assessments to include reports of technical findings and recommendations to the appropriate DLA and DISA staff.

Provides advice and guidance on the implementation for network security in accordance with guidelines coordinated with the DLA HQ and DLA Cyber Security.

Participates in the design, testing, implementation and maintenance of network security software, hardware, and techniques within the DLA.

Ensures integrity of maintenance actions to the installed network and its components.

Provides on-site hardware and software support for new/modified system and program implementations on an as needed basis. Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S. citizen

Tour of Duty: Set Schedule

Security Requirements: Critical Sensitive with Secret Access

Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Bargaining Unit Status: Yes

Please note: This position may be transitioning to DISA in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027; the candidate selected for this recruitment may be reassigned to DISA with the position in FY 27.

One vacancy will be 2nd shift; The other vacancy will be 3rd Shift

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (NETWORK/INFOSEC), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in- grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

- Conduct analyses and recommend resolution of complex network issues; advise on the design, development, and integration of network systems consistent with existing or planned network infrastructures.

- Advise on and implement network security.

- Evaluate and recommend adoption of new or enhanced approaches for delivering network services.

- Monitor network performance and performing network diagnostics.

- Plan for, test and install network software and hardware components, upgrades and fixes.

- Develop requirements for the acquisition of network hardware, software and services.

- Identify and define technical requirements applied to the design, development, implementation, management, and support of systems and networks.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to:

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:

Information for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

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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.

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