Information Technology Specialist

**Duties**: - Oversees implementation and modification of the NIPR/SIPR/Coalition/VoIP/VoSIP network architectures. - Analyzes networking equipment and software, copper and fiber optic cables reliability and utilization reports for large, complex equipment and software systems. - Prepares testing and implementation plans. Establishes test criteria and data for network interoperability to ensure all program modules and outputs for assigned project are tested for completeness and accuracy. - Communicates assignments, milestones, and deadlines to the team. Provides advice on work methods, practices, and procedures. **Requirements**: **Conditions of Employment**: - Two year probationary period may be required. - Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. - You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. - This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access for the duration of employment. - The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the assigned security clearance/background investigation requirements for the assigned IT Level, in accordance with AR 25-2. - Must successfully pass urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. - This position requires the employee to occasionally travel from the normal duty station up to 15%. - Incumbent (or Selectee) appointed to IA\IT positions must complete all DoD 8570.1-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program training and certification (baseline and computing environment (CE)) requirements within 6 months. - Sustainment training is required as needed to keep the IA\IT professional proficient in their job duties. - All individuals performing technical functions are required to sign a Privileged-Level Access Agreement (PAA) and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). - This position requires periodic On-Call status. - This position may be designated as "Mission Essential." In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. - Must be able to obtain/maintain a USAREUR Driver license. **Qualifications**: **Who May Apply: US Citizens**GS-12 Minimum Qualifications** **Specialized Experience**: One year of specialized experience which includes working on Network Switching devices to include implementing VLANs, setting up routing protocols, and troubleshooting network connectivity in accordance with best practices. - This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).**1. Attention to Detail**: - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.**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.**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.**4. Problem Solving**: - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendation.**Education**: For this job, you must meet the qualifications requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted. **Additional information**: - Direct Deposit of Pay is required. - This is a Career Program (CP) 34 - Information Technology/Cyber management position. - If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. - You may claim military spouse preference. - Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19 - U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. - If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordan