Supervisory IT Specialist NETWORK

Defense Logistics Agency; Battle Creek (MI); Remote; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Battle Creek, MI seeks a Supervisory IT Specialist (Network) to lead enterprise LAN operations, oversee 24x7 support, and drive network modernization initiatives. You will direct staff, coordinate cross-functional incident response, and ensure compliance with DoD/STIG requirements.

Responsibilities include implementing SDN migrations with Ansible and APIs, developing SOPs and contingency plans, and advising executives on strategic networking objectives aligned with

Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise LAN operations across multi-site environments.
• Experience implementing network automation playbooks or SDN.
• Experience leading cybersecurity compliance and STIG remediation.

Responsibilities

• Supervises 24x7 LAN operations and network performance optimization.
• Directs end-to-end troubleshooting across WAN, firewall, and RMF activities.
• Leads SDN migrations using Ansible, APIs, and scripts.
• Establishes automation workflows for STIG compliance monitoring.
• Advises executive leadership on advanced networking strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Network management

Scripting

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ansible

APIs

Scripts

Job description

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• Supervises technical staff providing 24x7x365 LAN operations support, router/switch administration, and performance optimization across DLA enterprise networks.
• Coordinates end-to-end troubleshooting across WAN, firewall, and functional areas while directing branch training in network automation, scripting, and GenAI tools.
• Hardens enterprise LAN infrastructure to comply with DoD and DLA regulatory standards, STIG requirements, and mandated IA incident response protocols.
• Directs the authoring of SOPs, CONOPS, process guides, disaster recovery, and contingency plans while ensuring accurate hardware inventory for clean audits.
• Evaluates new networks, services, and commercial products through comprehensive planning, testing, and deployment to deliver secure enterprise LAN solutions.
• Leads migration from CLI configurations to Software-Defined Networking (SDN) utilizing Ansible playbooks, APIs, and scripts to eliminate human errors.
• Directs project management for CONUS and OCONUS LAN environments, managing configuration changes and cross-functional ad hoc project teams.
• Establishes automation workflows for continuous compliance monitoring to automatically apply, audit, and remediate STIG baselines across enterprise LAN assets.
• Serves as enterprise SME for LAN services supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF), Joint Mission Assurance Assessments (JMAA), and cybersecurity activities.
• Advises executive leadership on advanced networking techniques, establishing strategic operational goals aligned with DoD logistics objectives.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for a SUPERVISORY 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: Managing and sustaining complex enterprise Local Area Network (LAN) operations, routing, and switching infrastructure across multi-site environments. Leading the implementation of network automation playbooks or software-defined networking solutions Directing cybersecurity compliance and STIG remediation Supervising or leading technical personnel in resolving high-priority network outages. Providing strategic technical advisory support on enterprise network modernization initiatives to executive-level stakeholders B.Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience. 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.

Compensation

$143,913-$197,200 per year