IT Specialist (Network Services)

Summary This position is assigned to the Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Chief Information Officer (N6), NAF Systems Division (N6Q); Commander, Navy Installation Command, Millington, TN. Incumbent is responsible for the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and management of networked systems, to include leading the evaluation, analysis, configuration, and delivery of network and/or system administration. Learn more about this agency Duties In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. Duties include but are not limited to: Analyzes and defines network and/or server requirements. Defines and maintains network architecture and infrastructure. Configures and optimizes network routers, firewalls, switches, and servers. Configures and optimizes Citrix, Virtual Machine, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, or similar environments. Analyzes network workload. Monitors network and/or server capacity and performance. Configures and optimizes network and environment monitoring tools. Configures and optimizes SAN environment monitoring tools. Configures and optimizes Windows and/or Linux systems. Configures and optimizes Windows domain services to include DC, AD, DNS, DHCP. Configures and optimizes wireless environment to include controllers and Aps. Diagnoses and resolves network and server problems. Develops network and/or server backup and recovery procedures. Installs, tests, maintains, and upgrades network and/or server operating systems software. Ensures the rigorous application of information security/ information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services. Requirements Conditions of employment Must pass all applicable records and background check. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Must be willing to self-relocate to reside within the local commuting area (50-mile radius) of Millington TN. Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess at least one of the following: A 4-year course study leading to bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, or technology management; and 3 years of progressively responsible specialized network/server engineering or administrator experience. 3 years of general IT experience as well as 3 years of progressively responsible network/server engineering or administrator experience. A qualified candidate also possesses the following: Knowledge of and skill in applying network design principles and concepts. Knowledge of configuration management concepts and practices. Knowledge of network topology concepts. Knowledge of network development principles and methods sufficient to develop and implement configuration management plans for complex, global networks. Knowledge of network administrator role and responsibilities. Knowledge of optimal and secure configuration of switches, routers, firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and other networking equipment. Knowledge of enterprise networks sufficient to develop requirements for the acquisition of network hardware, software, and services. Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems sufficient to administer and maintain various types of servers Knowledge of Citrix, Virtual Machine, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, or similar environments sufficient to administer and maintain these platforms. Knowledge of cloud-based environments including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS service models. Knowledge of virtual environments, to include hypervisors, SANs, Blades, and Hyper- converged systems Skill in monitoring network and/or server performance. Skill in analyzing network traffic patterns. Skill in installing network and/or software fixes and upgrades. Skill in analyzing/evaluating data and preparing reports. Ability to serve as network administrator. Ability to perform network diagnostics. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Education There is no positive educational requirement for this position. Additional information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Review our benefits