IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

You will assess new technologies to improve network operations and security of network.

You will conduct feasibility studies and trade-off analysis.

You will develop long-term plans for technology refresh and network upgrades.

You will develop long-range plans for network security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with network vulnerabilities.

You will represent the organization in department-wide work groups as technical expert on network solutions; responsible for implementing and integrating new IT technologies.

You will educate IT professionals and management on emerging technologies for network security and network convergence.

You will be responsible for daily operations of enterprise network, firewalls, and Wide Area Network (WAN) connections.

You will develop policies and procedures to prevent against unauthorized access to systems, networks and data.

You will ensure operational procedures are followed in accordance with Navy security and procedures and leads team members in developing network operating procedures.

You will conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-4 pay band (GS-11/12 equivalency) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Expert-Level Knowledge of Cisco Security Portfolio: Strong, hands-on understanding of Cisco security products, especially Cisco ASA firewalls, Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Identity Services Engine (ISE).

To be eligible for the 2210 series, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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.