The incumbent served as the Deputy Branch Chief Network Services and will support the Branch Chief Network Services and Chief, IT Enterprise Operations to oversee enterprise services and be the primary for services such as network circuits, VPN, Network routing and switching, load balancing, firewalls and COMSEC. Serve as a technical expert and advisor to management in design, development, and evaluation of systems to meet Agency IT demands and support field office network operations.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties:

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): My be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain appropriate Information Technology/Security certifications equivalent to Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III as defined by DoD 8570.01-M, dated December 19, 2005;
• This position is designated as "mission essential" for purposes of continuity of operations in an emergency.

Qualifications

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Qualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) i.e. for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by Close Date Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG -13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrated experience managing enterprise network operations and sustainment from development to sustainment at the agency level. Broad knowledge of network router, switch, and circuit technology to include, but not limited to, MPLS network, network redundancy and resiliency, various network protocols, firewall, network security stack, wireless network, network cabling plan, field offices reach back network connectivity, virtual private networks (VPN) technology, and COMSEC operations. Experience providing internal and external technical oversight of complex enterprise network and communication systems. Experience leading and supervising network team of government, military and contractor workforce at technical and non-technical level. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Network Operation- Implement, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and/or maintain network systems and associated activities. Attention to Detail- Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Information Technology Policy and Planning- Develop and promulgate Information Technology strategy, policy, guidance, and plans. Monitor to ensure consistency and compliance. Information Technology Configuration Management- Plan, implement, track and/or evaluate configuration/requirement changes across the enterprise and organizations. Information Technology Life Cycle Management- Plan, develop and/or manage processes across the information systems/services life cycle to ensure Information Technology capabilities meet current and future organizational and enterprise missions. Information Technology Performance Assessment- Conduct continuous performance measurement to ensure that Information Technology activities, processes, and/or hardware/software are achieving desired results. Information Technology Capacity Management- Plan or monitor to ensure Information Technology capacity meets current and future business requirements and performance metrics. Network Management- Knowledge of the operation, management, and maintenance of network and telecommunication systems and linked systems and peripherals. Infrastructure Design- Knowledge of the architecture and typology of software, hardware, and networks, including LANS, WANS, and telecommunications systems, their components and associated protocols and standards, and how they operate and integrate with one another and with associated controlling software.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]