INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

You will serve as an INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (NETWORK) in the COMMAND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION, NETWORK MANAGEMENT BRANCH of FLTREADCEN EAST. Major duties: You will serve as a technical expert to coordinate activities related to Information Systems projects. You will ensure the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles and practices in the delivery of network services. You will serve as a project manager to define project scope and tasks. You will coordinate project requirements and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul inputs with Command business goals and objects. Qualifications: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of Cisco Software-Defined Networking (SDN): Comprehensive knowledge of deploying, configuring, and managing Cisco SDN architectures, with specific skill in leveraging Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for centralized network access, policy enforcement, and endpoint security. - Skill in Enterprise Switch and Wi-Fi Implementation: Skill in configuring, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure, including hosting multiple logical networks on the same physical switches (VLANs/VRFs) and deploying and tuning Wireless Access Points (Wi-Fi) for seamless coverage. - Skill in Microsegmentation and Network Isolation: Skill in designing and implementing software-defined segmentation methods (such as Cisco TrustSec and Security Group Tagging) to logically isolate diverse networks and secure critical assets within a Cisco SDN environment. - Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) Networks: Knowledge of administering, securing, and integrating OT networks and industrial control systems (ICS) within a large-scale Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, such as Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE). - Selective Placement Factor (CCNA Certification): Must possess an active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification to qualify for the position. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.