IT SPECIALIST (SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE).

Bureau of Naval Personnel; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Naval Personnel seeks a senior network engineer to act as the principal technical authority for prototyping, developing, implementing, optimizing, and providing lifecycle management for centralized and distributed IT networks. The role covers core distribution networks, data center layouts, and large-scale project leadership.

The candidate will ensure robust protections across wired, wireless, and cellular spaces, deliver architectural reviews, and coordinate with management to advance

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 or equivalent in lifecycle management for IT network resources enterprise-wide.
• Experience engineering core distribution networks, routing protocols, switching, data centers, and distribution room infrastructures.
• Experience overseeing large-scale network infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• Experience implementing robust protections and network defense across wired, wireless, and cellular spaces.

Responsibilities

• Prototype, develop, implement, optimize, and provide lifecycle management for IT network resources.
• Oversee engineering of core distribution networks, routing protocols, switching capabilities, data center layouts, and distribution room infrastructures.
• Manage all technical aspects of large-scale network infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and deliver technical in-person review briefings and architectural reviews to management.
• Implement robust protections and network defense protocols across wired, wireless, and cellular spaces.

Skills

Lifecycle management

Network architecture

Cybersecurity basics

DoD policy familiarity

Job description

• You will serve as the principal technical authority responsible for prototyping, developing, implementing, optimizing, and providing lifecycle management for all centralized and distributed IT network resources.
• You will oversee the engineering of core distribution networks, routing protocols, switching capabilities, data center layouts, and distribution room infrastructures.
• You will manage all technical aspects of large-scale network infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• You will prepare and deliver technical in-person review briefings and architectural reviews to management.
• You will implement robust protections and network defense protocols across wired, wireless, and cellular spaces.

Duties

• You will serve as the principal technical authority responsible for prototyping, developing, implementing, optimizing, and providing lifecycle management for all centralized and distributed IT network resources.
• You will oversee the engineering of core distribution networks, routing protocols, switching capabilities, data center layouts, and distribution room infrastructures.
• You will manage all technical aspects of large-scale network infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• You will prepare and deliver technical in-person review briefings and architectural reviews to management.
• You will implement robust protections and network defense protocols across wired, wireless, and cellular spaces.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 652, proficiency level Advanced the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing lifecycle management for all centralized and distributed IT network resources (hardware and software) serving the enterprise; 2) Managing the engineering of core distribution networks, routing protocols, switching capabilities, data center layouts, and distribution room infrastructures; 3) Overseeing technical aspects of large-scale network infrastructure projects from inception to completion; and 4) Implementing robust protections and network defense protocols across wired, wireless, and cellular spaces.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.