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Announcement #: 6168
Opening Date: 18 March 2025
Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-2210-04
Closing Date: Until Filled
Work Schedule: Temp Full Time (30-40 hours/week)
Who May Apply: All Sources
Location: Chesapeake, VA - Headquarters
*Not to Exceed (NTE) 1 Year with Potential to extend Additional Year and Potential to become permanent
Position: Senior IT Specialist (Network)
Salary: Negotiable
DUTIES:
The purpose of the position is to manage a complex IT network operation that includes responsibility for overseeing the installation, implementation, configuration, maintenance, and support of network components. This position is also responsible for providing support for technology issues, occasional end user support, and providing support for off-hours change windows and participate in on-call responsibilities.
Effectively resolves problems in a timely manner demonstrating excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Works independently, leads Network Project and collaborates with team members.
Uses superior communication skills (email, phone, and in-person) both verbal and written.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related field; or a high school diploma/GED and six years of appropriate related experience.
Strong experience architecting, configuring, implementing, administering, and troubleshooting distributed Windows servers and workstations, network switches, wireless access points/controllers, firewalls, VPN, VoIP, and unified communications.
Experience implementing, migrating, managing, and operating systems/applications in an enterprise cloud computing environment.
Experience with managing Active Directory, MS Exchange administration, backup/recovery, security, video conferencing, network troubleshooting, terminal server, and IP video.
Experience writing technical documentation, especially in relation to Cloud architecture.
Experience in implementation and administration of VMware ESXi 4.x/5.x/6.x and VMware vCenter server 4.x/5.x/6.x.
Availability to travel on an occasional basis.
PREFERRED (in addition to the minimum):
Expertise in server and storage implementation and configuration.
Strong knowledge of virtualization and cloud computing concepts.
Active Microsoft MCSE and/or CCNA, CCNP certification or equivalent.
Project management experience and familiarity with various SDLC disciplines. Two years of relevant experience with Microsoft Azure.
USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:
Paid Annual and Sick Leave
Holiday Pay
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
Pension Plan
401k Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Tuition Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:
Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378.
Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position.
Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
HOW TO APPLY:
Your resume or application must clearly demonstrate the required experience and/or education. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer service through National Service programs. Your resume is the primary tool used to assess your qualifications.
You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice. It is recommended the resume clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans’ preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government.
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Senior IT Specialist (Network) Temp FT NTE 1 Year – 6168
Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.
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