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To qualify for an IT Specialist (Network), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Administers configuration baselines and change management for network devices; coordinates circuit activation, moves, adds, and changes with DISA and commercial providers. Implements cybersecurity best practices and RMF security controls in alignment with DISA STIGs; maintains Authority to Operate (ATO) posture via continuous monitoring and artifact readiness. Conducts feasibility studies and recommends investments in network technologies (e.g., VoIP, video, SD-WAN, micro-segmentation, encryption) to improve resilience and efficiency. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Operates and sustains enterprise network services, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, encryption devices, SD-WAN edge, and network management/monitoring platforms.
Implements cybersecurity best practices and RMF security controls in alignment with DISA STIGs; maintains Authority to Operate (ATO) posture via continuous monitoring and artifact readiness.
Plans, designs, and enhances WAN/LAN architectures responsive to mission requirement.
Integrates voice, video, and data capabilities across classified and unclassified enclaves; transitions legacy analog voice to multi-provider, multi-vendor VoIP solutions for Task Force and interagency use.