IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

Army National Guard Units; Reisterstown (MD); Remote; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units is seeking an IT Specialist (Network) to perform network device configuration and connectivity tasks. The role involves installing, configuring, and monitoring software that supports WAN/LAN performance, and coordinating maintenance to ensure reliable network operations.

Responsibilities include using benchmarks and data to manage network servers, collaborating with technical support, and documenting changes.

Qualifications

• Must provide transcripts or other documentation to support education claims.
• Requires a Secret security clearance.
• Telework eligible.

Responsibilities

• Configure and connect network devices to optimize WAN/LAN performance.
• Install, configure, and monitor software loads for network devices.
• Use benchmarks and performance data to manage network servers and devices.
• Work with technical support to resolve problems and document changes.
• Execute backup procedures and maintain records of authorized software users.
• Prepare briefings and participate in long-range C4 network project planning.
• Analyze equipment and software reliability to define end-to-end performance levels.

Skills

Network configuration

WAN/LAN management

Education

Transcripts required

Tools

Remote management software

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT Specialist (Network), Position Description Number T5247P02 and is part of the MD JFHQ G6, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to performs a variety of network device configuration and connectivity tasks This position performs the following duties: Executes procedures and coordinates corrective action to optimize network performance. Installs, configures and monitors tested and evaluated software packages that provide performance measurements of the WAN/LAN. Implements the standard configuration software loads for all network devices.

Utilizes benchmarks and performance measurement and evaluation data to manage network servers and data communication devices to support normal and surge workload. Works with technical support personnel in resolving critical problems. Uses remote management software tools to maintain and update configuration, protocol and user/system files. Documents and tracks change to configuration, protocol and user/system files.

Executes appropriate action to ensure backup processes are completed. Implements procedures to ensure accurate records of authorized users of distributed software are maintained. Implements the standard operating procedures for all devices on the network. Reviews and evaluates proposed software. Provides input to briefings and presentations on the complexities of the installation networks.

These briefings provide the basis for long-range decision planning relating to C4 network project management. Analyzes equipment and software reliability and utilization reports to identify and define problem areas and to establish end-to-end systems performance levels. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $111087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.