Ready to join our team? The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Information Technology Specialist (Network Services) for the Information Resources Management Branch (IRMB). In this role, you will provide technical and administrative support for the local area network and data communication systems and networks.

Duties

• Serve as a technical expert in reviewing and implementing the ongoing network operations of NIH target architecture. • Plan, design, develop, manage, and enhance network systems. • Plan testing/evaluation and installation of equipment to include commercially available hardware and software. • Participate in projects involving the application of digital communications techniques and common local area network technology (base band and broadband media, switches, bridges and routers, media access protocols, and interfacing techniques). • Provide expertise in Local Area Network and Wide Area Network hardware, network design and protocols such as IP, IPX, AppleTalk, IGRP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP and/or OSPF. • Configure and optimize network servers, hubs, routers, and switches. • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network systems including computer hardware, communications systems and application software in support of a demand driven 24 x 7 work environments. • Develop contingency and recovery plans.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: In order to qualify for an Information Technology Specialist (Network Services), GS-2210 position you must have: IT related experience, demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience, obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates all of the following four competencies: 1. Attention to Detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; and 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; and 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; and 4. Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Additional Qualifications: In order to qualify for an Information Technology Specialist (Network Services), GS-2210 position at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing IT related tasks such as: configuring servers and providing network administrative support for applications running on the network; troubleshooting problems with network and communications facilities and services; analyzing network traffic patterns; implementing security requirements for an IT network ; and installing network hardware and software fixes and upgrades. In order to qualify for an Information Technology Specialist (Network Services), GS-2210 position at the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing IT related tasks such as: designing and integrating network systems with network infrastructure; troubleshooting problems with network and communications facilities and services; installing network hardware and software fixes and upgrades; defining security requirements for an IT network; instructing other IT Specialists in performing such work with networks. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12251339

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Sara Valenzuela
• Phone: 301-402-6736
• Email: [email protected]