As a IT Specialist (Network) at the GS-2210-13, you will be part of CIO Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and securing all implementations and enhancements to the OPM IT remote access network infrastructure.

Duties

Setup and securing VPN Configurations. Develop, modify, and test overall system backup and recovery strategies for assigned systems. Perform lifecycle management actions including audits, software maintenance and renewals, vendor relations, end of life platform maintenance and replacement. Evaluating the effectiveness and performance of OPM’s LAN, WAN, VPN, Azure and iBoss SSE environments. Defining the enhancements to be built into remote access and SSE services, developing technical strategies to achieve those goals including implementation details. Develop Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: You must have Information Technology (IT) related experience that demonstrates proficiency in each of the following competencies. Do you have: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, considering 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 requirements: For the GS 13: You must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (or equivalent) performing ALL of the following tasks: 1) Conducting evaluations of available technology; and 2) Developing operating policies and procedures for network administrators; and 3) Evaluating the effectiveness and performance of LAN, WAN, VPN, Azure and iBoss SSE environments. Note: Your resume must fully support this experience; and 4) Providing direct technical support and expertise for Virtual Private Network(VPN) infrastructure, core routing services, iboss Secure Service Edge(SSE), software Defined Wide Area Networking(SWDWAN) solution and the integration of these technologies with the Microsoft Azure Cloud Service Platform(CSP). You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address OPM Human Resources 1900 E St., NW Washington, DC 20415 US
• Name: OPM Human Resources
• Phone: 202-606-9321
• Email: [email protected]