INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

About this role

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).