THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a GS-2210-12 IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5349000 and is part of the MO Directorate of Information Management. APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This is a Permanent Title 5 Excepted Service position. This is a non-bargaining position.

Duties

Serves as a computer network engineer. Developed, defined, assessed and recommended concepts or solutions to implement network designs, policies and procedures that would result in continual upgrade, enhancement and optimization of a wide area command and control network. Applied extensive knowledge of computer network engineering and related disciplines to ensure that emerging technologies were considered in the development of technical refreshment of network components and configurations. Monitored the network management system for a wide area command and control/distributed training network to troubleshoot the immediate and geographically dispersed local and wide area networks. Implemented and tracked diverse network protocol schemes, performed network baseline monitoring, and network capacity management. Set standards for the configuration and monitoring for a broad variety of network devices such as routers, switches, hubs, bridges, firewall, remote access systems, virtual private network, and intrusion detection and security systems. Monitored network trouble ticket system to track systems anomalies and provided management reports. Coordinated with procurement officials in developing statements of work containing quantities of required support. Provided technical advice and guidance to the directorate and to contractor personnel to facilitate tasks and projects. Wrote technical specifications for customized solutions to network projects. Reviewed proposed solutions, oversaw project implementation, and ensured compliance with project specifications. Monitored and reported network systems performance to interpret results and implement performance enhancements. Served as a project manager during the implementation of C4 projects. Developed policies and procedures to ensure the needs of the various supported organizations do not adversely affect system performance. Developed policies and procedures to maximize network operations. Performed project management on all network modifications (voice, video and data), architecture and enhancements. Used standard business practices when reviewing network architecture improvements to ensure systems provide sufficient return on their investment. Redesigned network architecture to ensure sufficient bandwidth was available to support the future requirements of the organization. Performed limited leader responsibilities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Appointments of retired members of the Armed Forces as National Guard employees within 180 days of retirement requires a waiver approved by the Adjutant General of Missouri before an effective date can be established.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.

Qualifications

GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates your ability to perform assignments as a computer network engineer frequently requiring diagnosing and correcting complex system faults based on data provided by remote systems monitoring tools. The specialized experience must also indicate your ability to resolve problems affecting multiple users of a large network; assess situations complicated by conflicting requirements which must be analyzed to determine the applicability of established methods; identify, analyze and recommend new requirements and changes to current network systems; and install, configure, troubleshoot, and repair new and existing network information systems, network peripherals and devices. DOD Information Awareness Certification Requirements: Must possess or able to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance. Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain certifications per DoD Directive 8570.1-M, AR 25-2, and as detailed in the Information Assurance (IA) Training and Certification Best Business Practice (BBP). Failure to satisfactorily obtain and maintain required certifications in accordance with the listed publications are grounds for termination. Selectee is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, dated 19 December 2005 (incorporating Change 1 dated 15 May 2008).

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Contacts

• Address MO Directorate of Information Management 6900 North Boundary Road Jefferson City, MO 65101-1208 US
• Name: Morgan Marsh
• Phone: 573-638-9500 X37917
• Email: [email protected]