IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

Your resume must also 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: 1) Developing, implementing, and maintaining a new and expanding network; 2) Managing complex and multifaceted projects from inception to completion; 3) Solving complex network issues expeditiously maximizing uptime for customers; 4) Communicating effectively to supervisors, team members, and customers in verbal and written formats; and 5) Leading a diverse team of professionals. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Preferred certifications but not required: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Junos (JNCIA-Junos) SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) Aruba Certified Mobility Associate/Professional/Expert (ACMA/ACMP/ACMX) VMWare Certified Technical Associate – Network Virtualization (VCTA-NV) Any of the following are desired but not mandatory: Two years of network administration experience Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field. Experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and/or Horizon View. Experience with Microsoft productivity tools, especially Office 365, Visio, and Teams. Experience with on-prem and cloud-based servers. Experience with backup software. Experience with network monitoring software. Experience with switches, firewalls, and wireless networks and their associated management software, especially Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, and VMware. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a professional presence Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) (opm.gov) 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.