IT SPECIALIST

U.S. Army Cyber Command
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2024 CLOSED ON 8/16/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT SPECIALIST position at U.S. Army Cyber Command?

Major Duties

  • Develop, design, install and maintain telecommunications equipment (equipment includes network core switches, media converters, routers, and firewalls for networks of multi-level security classification).
  • Assist with the development of plans for the installation and implementation of equipment.
  • Assist network administrators with the installation and removal of core, distribution and edge access switches.
  • Provide technical support for vendor installed and government-owned networking hardware, infrastructure.
  • Ensure the Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems, copper and fiber optic media at the 1/10/25/40/50/100 Gigabit speeds, and wireless transport services operates correctly.
  • Perform modification to installed copper and fiber optic infrastructure as required.
  • Install and test new systems/circuits up to Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) classification level. Enters confined spaces to inspect, maintain, splice, repair and install cabling, inducts and manholes
  • Use geospatial maps, schematics, diagrams, and cable locators to ensure location of underground utilities and cable routes.

Qualifications/ Specialized Experience

Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. In order to qualify, you must meet the education or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least on year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. To qualify for the GG-09 based on your experience, your resume must clearly describe the following quality experience: installing Information Technology (IT) equipment; troubleshooting routine and non-routine system conditions; and implementing technical changes or enhancements for compliance with software systems. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, two full years of graduate education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. To qualify for the GG-11 based on your experience, your resume must clearly describe the following quality experience: assisting with the managing, monitoring, operating and troubleshooting problems on all components comprising the operating system; aiding in the coordination efforts in analyzing network workload; experience providing customer support related to messaging systems. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, three full years of graduate education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. GG-09 and GG-11 The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing work independently that rarely requires editing or review by others. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving simple and routine problems, questions, or complaints and providing support and guidance to customers on non-routine issues; serving as a primary resource for customers, requesting assistance with complex issues when necessary; and participating in meetings and providing advice to customers in own area of expertise. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: expressing facts and ideas in a clear, concise, convincing, and organized manner; clearly conveying moderately complex ideas, concepts, and information to customers; exhibiting active listening by demonstrating understanding of audience comments and/or questions. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: identifying and solving problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources that provide several alternatives; recognizing and taking action to address non-routine problems; soliciting feedback from multiple stakeholders to understand an issue or problem and accurately assess its root causes and potential solutions; seeking supervisory review where appropriate.
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