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It Specialist (Network)

Full Time
$99,606 – $153,982 Per Year
Closing on Dec 05, 2025

Location:
Washington, Bangor
Requires Relocation:
Yes
Start Date:
31/10/2025
End Date:
05/12/2025
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
The public
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)

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Job summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major duties

You will manage and oversee the configuration and optimization of routers and switches to support the full range of network related services. You will be responsible for planning, evaluating, coordinating and implementing NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and Standalone network connections for users requiring access to the organizations unclassified and classified networks. You will serve as subject matter expert (SME) for Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET) and Network Internet Protocol Network (NIPRNET). You will initiate corrective action plans, within regulatory/statutory guide parameters to improve and accomplish network requirements. You will write Standard Operating Procedures to adapt operating policies, instructions or procedures and convey NEC operating instructions. You will plan, conduct, control and coordinate varied studies and analysis to meet operational needs for network systems. You will responsible for coordination with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Department of the Navy, Higher Headquarters, and contractor representatives for installation, testing, and 24 hour operation of SWFPAC Networks.

Qualification

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing and evaluating IT network systems including performance, security and cost to develop plan and design for network modification and enhancement AND recommend solutions to enterprise IT requirements. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Configuring and optimizing network servers, hubs, routers and switches; Monitoring network capacity and performance; Developing plans and designs for network modifications and enhancements; Reviews proposed applications for compatibility and interoperability. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Coordinates installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and fine-tuning of the LAN; Analyzes systems malfunctions and implements necessary corrective actions; Installing network software fixes and upgrades. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Liaison with clients on all matters related to network operations and support; Prepare and present reports; Participate in the IT capital planning process. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Analyzing and defining network requirements; Conduct analyses and recommend resolution of complex issues affecting network services; Evaluates the effectiveness of current network systems; Evaluate and recommend adoption of new or enhanced approaches to deliver network services. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.