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USAJOBS · 15 hours ago

ITSPEC (NETWORK) (Title 32)

Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $98K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a ITSPEC (NETWORK) for the National Guard at Little Rock AFB. The role involves administering the base Local Area Network (LAN), implementing new network systems, and ensuring optimal performance and security of network services.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administers the base Local Area Network (LAN). Implements new network operating systems hardware and software and develops base wide network operating procedures. Analyzes LAN utilization statistics through data collection and performance measures to ensure the smooth, reliable, and robust operation of LANs to include classified and unclassified networks. Coordinates LAN installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reviews, evaluates, and fine-tunes components such as virtual servers, hubs, switches, and routers to achieve peak efficiency within the overall network connectivity. Assists in the development, configuration, installation, and maintenance of network systems to include the LAN/WAN. Receives network, communications, and related operating systems from various sources such as design centers and commercial vendors. Maintains an inventory of all network hardware and software. Installs, configures, and troubleshoots network and application server hardware, network operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrators. Develops and maintains base wide procedures for networks, system operations, backups, and product assembly and installation. Implements network operating system and/or network application software, and maintain contact with software suppliers to ensure that current releases of software products are in use. Conducts testing of network systems to ensure current network software products are compatible with system configurations and to ensure operability, efficiency, and compliance with existing standards. Monitors operation of the LAN/WAN and ensures hardware and network operating software are functioning properly and that operation standards are met. Function tests systems components to identify and resolve technical problems, analyze system malfunctions, implement necessary corrective actions, and provide ongoing support for the resolution of complex problems and operating malfunctions. Performs system backups to ensure expedient restoration of the database for the respective network equipment. Assists customers on the use of office automation computers, local and wide area networks, and other automated tools. Ensures backups of network equipment configuration data are current. Resolves LAN related problems for the base. Recommends and prepares operating policies and procedures for networks, system operations, and product assembly and installation. Provides customer assistance and training for new network systems

Conducts problem analysis to identify trends, ineffective practices or procedures, and equipment shortcomings. Identifies and documents network requirements for specific needs of customers. Determines if the facility environment can provide for network system requirements, and if infrastructure is in place to support the system. Conducts in-depth analyses of network usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, hardware and software capabilities, and other relevant factors. Changes the components of existing equipment for efficient operation or recommends major modifications to existing systems. Recommends methods and procedures and coordinates corrective action to optimize utilization of present equipment. Uses benchmarks, performance measurement, and evaluation data, in conjunction with modeling and simulation techniques in planning for increased capacity and to support additional workloads. Identifies potential performance or capacity problems and plans for changes to avert problems. Works with technical support personnel in resolving problems. When required, participates with design team on new initiatives, contributing technical expertise on existing LANs. Ensures upgrades to the base infrastructure are identified and submits requests for equipment and funds. Cooperates and works with base communication agencies in planning and developing new or additional network infrastructure capabilities. Provides cost analyses for new and upgraded network infrastructure capabilities

Maintains required information assurance certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 in order to ensure the rigorous application of information security and assurance policies in the delivery of network services. Serves as a network security administrator for a large number of users on the installation. Ensures the optimum performance of the base firewall. Implements directed technical solutions provided by the Information Assurance Specialist required to bring the network into compliance with current network and/or operating system security measures. Sets up and maintains account restrictions and user rights. Establishes password controls and procedures. Maintains user access controls (physical, personnel, software, and information security) using applicable security policies and regulations. Assists IT security specialists with applicable security policies and regulations and conducts risk analyses and security tests and evaluations. Tracks network security patches and ensures completion. Accomplishes risk analyses, accreditation, and certification packages. Develops reports and submits to appropriate activities as required

Adheres to management control plan requirements by conducting self inspection and staff assistance visits. Resolves identified discrepancies. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

LAN administrationNetwork operating systemsNetwork security administrationTechnical problem analysisInformation assurance certificationCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Brach/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join

Work in this series includes managing, supervising, leading, administering, developing, delivering, and supporting information technology (IT) systems and services

1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade

Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls

Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment

Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion

Must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation

A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position

Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment

A pre-placement physical is required if not already current

Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor)

Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO)

Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion)

Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance