Information Technology Specialist

**Duties**: - Serves as a network administrator and telecommunications room manager. - Performs rekeying of COMSEC devices as necessary and maintains rekey data on all assigned devices. - Maintains inventory of related computer and teleprocessing hardware within assigned telecommunications rooms. - Analyzes the LAN to ensure maximum performance and reliability. - Uses Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), to manage, monitor, control, perform diagnostics, and maintain network communication circuits. - Serves as a Network Administrator responsible for the integration, configuration, and sustainment of the USAFRICOM data communications network. **Requirements**: **Conditions of Employment**: - Three year trial/probationary period may be required. - Must be able to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET eligibility with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). - This position is designated as IAT Level III, required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training - and obtain the required certification/recertification as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, dated 19 December 2005 (incorporating change 3, 24 Jan 2013 or current version). - Overtime will be required on short notice. - Shift work may be required on a 24/7 basis and also may be necessary during exercises, crises or contingencies. - Incumbent may be required to work extended and irregular tours of duty, temporarily, to include days, nights, shifts, and weekends - Incumbent may be required to perform 30% TDY to US AFRICOM areas of responsibility. - The IT Classification for the position is IT-I. Position is designated Special Sensitive. - Must successfully pass urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment andS periodically thereafter IAW AR600-85 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Convention and Control Program. - The incumbent may be on an “on-call" status on a rotational basis. **Qualifications**: **Additional Information**: - Current DoD Employees: If a current permanent CES employee, you shall be granted administrative return rights. If not a current permanent CES employee, you may be granted administrative return rights if agreed to by your CONUS organization. - In accordance with DoD CES Personnel System Implementation Guidance for Overseas Rotations and Administrative Return Rights, employees must be able to satisfy the rotation requirement and tour limitations in DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 1230. **Who May Apply**: - Current Army Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee - Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee - Current Department of Army Civilian Employees - Current DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee (non-Army) - Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment**This position is in the Supervision/Management Work Category at the Senior Level within the CES Occupational Structure.** - To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one 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. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by - **(1)** managing a LAN and/or WAN; - **(2)** managing cryptographic material; - **(3) **experience with Data Center technologies; and - **(4)** creating and reviewing technical diagrams and designs. - 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 thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed 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 routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or c