IT Specialist; Network Security Clearance

Position: IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) with Security Clearance
Duties as a it specialist (network), gs-2210-11, you will serve as a base systems administrator to monitor the local and wide area network (lan/wan), including the planning, analysis, acquisition, design, development, implementation, quality assurance, configuration, installation, integration, maintenance testing, operational integrity, and/or management of networked systems for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats. Administers the base local area network (lan).

Implements new network operating systems hardware and software and develops base wide network operating procedures. Analyzes lan utilization statistics through data collection and performance measures to ensure the smooth, reliable, and robust operation of lans to include classified and unclassified networks. Coordinates lan installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reviews, evaluates, and fine-tunes components such as virtual servers, hubs, switches, and routers to achieve peak efficiency within the overall network connectivity.

Assists in the development, configuration, installation, and maintenance of network systems to include the lan/wan. Receives network, communications, and related operating systems from various sources such as design centers and commercial vendors. Maintains an inventory of all network hardware and software. Installs, configures, and troubleshoots network and application server hardware, network operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrators.

Develops and maintains base wide procedures for networks, system operations, backups, and product assembly and installation. Implements network operating system and/or network application software, and maintain contact with software suppliers to ensure that current releases of software products are in use. Conducts testing of network systems to ensure current network software products are compatible with system configurations and to ensure operability, efficiency, and compliance with existing standards.

Monitors operation of the lan/wan and ensures hardware and network operating software are functioning properly and that operation standards are met. Function tests systems components to identify and resolve technical problems, analyze system malfunctions, implement necessary corrective actions, and provide ongoing support for the resolution of complex problems and operating malfunctions. Performs system backups to ensure expedient restoration of the database for the respective network equipment.

Assists customers on the use of office automation computers, local and wide area networks, and other automated tools. Ensures backups of network equipment configuration data are current. Resolves lan related problems for the base. Recommends and prepares operating policies and procedures for networks, system operations, and product assembly and installation. Provides customer assistance and training for new network systems. Conducts problem analysis to identify trends, ineffective practices or procedures, and equipment shortcomings.

Identifies and documents network requirements for specific needs of customers. Determines if the facility environment can provide for network system requirements, and if infrastructure is in place to support the system. Conducts in-depth analyses of network usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, hardware and software capabilities, and other relevant factors. Changes the components of existing equipment for efficient operation or recommends major modifications to existing systems.

Plans for current and future technology integration and works issues for compatibility and standardization based on current and projected customer needs. Analyzes lan utilization statistics, performance measures, and system profiles to ensure network robustness in serving the business needs of the installation. Forecasts future needs and prepares recommendations, justifications, and specifications for lan equipment. Maintains required information assurance certification iaw dod 8570.01-m, federal information security management act of 2002, clinger cohen act of 1996 in order to ensure the rigorous application of information security and assurance policies in the delivery of network services.

Serves as a network security administrator for a large number of users on the installation. Ensures the optimum performance of the base firewall. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements conditions of employment
1. Maintains required information assurance certification iaw dod 8570.01-m, federal information security management act of 2002, clinger cohen act of 1996, and current af directives.
2. Conducts travel to and from offsite worksite(s) from the normal work area to perform assigned duties. This may include operating locations (ol) and gsus. Due to distances involved, travel may involve one or more overnight stays.
3. Must be…