IT Specialist; Network; Title Security Clearance

Position: IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (Title 32) with Security Clearance
Duties As an IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (Title 32), GS-2210-9/11, you will perform a full range of administrative control, technical direction, and oversight for subordinate personnel within the Section. Responsible for analyzing customer requirements and managing the systems administration, optimization, customer support, and maintenance requirements associated with the various local area/wide area networks and/or tactical network (LAN/WAN), wireless systems, and voice systems utilized by the unit's organizations on the base.

Manages customer IT requirements to meet operational, training, and readiness missions. Ensures viable training programs are developed for assigned functions. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
* Maintain frequency records and associated databases to ensure accuracy of allocations and authorizations.
* Review and validate radio frequency allocations to confirm compliance and suitability.
* Examine spectrum allocation data and frequency assignment records to determine equipment suitability.
* Monitor progress of assigned projects and ensure timelines are met.
* Oversee installation, configuration, testing, migration, integration, and operation of IT and communications systems.
* Monitor production activity and identify actions to improve network performance.
* Perform network and operational validation testing of hardware, software, and communication systems.
* Troubleshoot, correct, and forecast problems using performance data and operating parameters.
* Assess the security effectiveness of installed systems.
* Analyze RF spectrum requirements and determine compatibility with other users.
* Develop and recommend technical solutions to mission and customer requirements.
* Identify and address critical operational issues and certify operational readiness of networks and systems.
* Review proposals for change, analyze data, and compare alternatives.
* Recommend revision of operating procedures as necessary to resolve deficiencies.
* Provide frequency management guidance to work centers deploying equipment in support of contingency, exercise, or wartime requirements.
* Advise customer support specialists by providing post-implementation support to end-users.
* Initiate and lead transition meetings to facilitate customer acceptance of systems.
* Provide detailed information regarding technical aspects of equipment, software, and systems to customers.
* Coordinate installation, sustainment, and maintenance issues with IT specialists and supported organizations. Requirements Conditions of employment
* IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.

* This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
* Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
* Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
* This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
* Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
* Drug testing may be required.
* Assignment to a compatible military position is not required for application, but will be required if selected for appointment.
* One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service in order to be considered for this position.
* Indefinite position/temporary promotion.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
* Requires compliance with the Department of Defense Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, DoD Instruction 8570.01-M. Must obtain and maintain the appropriate certification level for this position Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted…