IT Specialist (Network/OS)

Southern Arkansas University; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking an IT Specialist (NETWORK/OS) to design, implement, and manage enterprise LAN/WAN networks and related infrastructure onsite in Washington state. The role emphasizes secure, high-availability architectures and collaboration with leadership and engineers.

You will lead projects, develop standards, and integrate network systems with cybersecurity controls, monitoring, and access management.

Qualifications

• Basic IT qualifications with experience in network design, troubleshooting, and enterprise systems.
• Experience in leading network projects and coordinating with stakeholders is expected.
• Ability to implement secure, scalable network architectures and provide technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN, WLAN, SDN, VPN, routing, and switching architectures.
• Develop network architecture standards and modernization strategies including Zero Trust designs.
• Troubleshoot capacity, performance, incidents, and integrate networking with cybersecurity controls.
• Provide guidance to leadership and engineers on network engineering and IT service delivery.
• Lead network projects from planning to implementation and report status to stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competency

Job description

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***This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.***

***THIS POSITION IS NOT REMOTE. ONLY ONSITE***

***Few vacancies in the following locations:

• Washington, DC
• Atlanta, GA
• Seattle, WA

***PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE USAJOBS ANNOUNCEMENT.***

***This is not an entry level position.***

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As an IT Specialist (NETWORK/OS), you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-availability enterprise LAN/WAN, WLAN, SDN, VPN, routing, and switching architectures that support mission-critical systems and agency-wide.
• Develop enterprise network architecture standards, modernization strategies, hybrid connectivity solutions, and Zero Trust network designs to improve performance, resilience, and interoperability across the organization.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting, capacity planning, performance optimization, incident response, and integration of network infrastructure with cybersecurity controls, monitoring tools, firewalls, and access management solutions.
• Provide guidance to leadership, program managers, engineers, and stakeholders on enterprise network engineering, infrastructure planning, technology adoption, and IT service delivery.
• Lead network infrastructure projects from planning through implementation, develop technical requirements, monitor contractor performance, ensure compliance with statements of work, and present project status and recommendations to agency leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications: Applicants for the 2210 Information Technology Management series at the GS-14 grade level must have Information Technology (IT) related experience which demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
• Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals
• Technical Competency - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS- 13 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:

• Designing and engineering enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructures using advanced routing, switching, SDN, and high-availability network architectures supporting large-scale operations, including troubleshooting and resolving complex network performance and availability issues impacting mission-critical systems and enterprise services.
• Integrating and optimizing network infrastructure with hybrid cloud, data center, and enterprise connectivity solutions to improve scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Implementing secure network architectures through network segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and Zero Trust principles to strengthen cybersecurity posture