Supervisory IT Specialist (Network)

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology within the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an experienced Supervisory IT Specialist (Network) to lead network operations, planning, and implementation of Wide Area Networking, Campus Networking, Wireless LAN, and UCIS.

The role emphasizes guiding staff and contract teams, ensuring compliance with VA policies, and coordinating with stakeholders. Telework is ad hoc; location negotiable after selection; salary range posted.

Qualifications

• No educational substitution at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes CCS and Infrastructure level assignments of a special/critical nature; evaluates feasibility, identifies solutions, and presents recommendations to senior management.
• Ensures VA policies are in compliance with regulatory requirements and legislated mandates governing those programs.
• Provides technical direction to staff and contract team members.
• Manages engineering, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of processes and technology in accordance with management priorities and objectives.
• Facilitates the effective exchange of information between stakeholders at all levels by sponsoring regular meetings, teleconferences and coordinating sessions.

Skills

Wide Area Networking

Campus Networking

Wireless LAN

UCIS

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

This position is located in the Connectivity and Collaboration (CCS), Office of Information and Technology (OIT). The incumbent serves as the Primary technical Analyst responsible for providing subject matter expertise to the full range of duties associated with one or more IT specialty areas required to support: Wide Area Networking, Campus Networking, Wireless LAN and UCIS.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to: Undertakes CCS and Infrastructure level assignments of a special and/or critical nature; elevates the impact of changes in business needs, evaluates Feasibility, identifies solutions; and presents recommendations to senior management orally or in written reports. Ensures VA policies are in compliance with regulatory requirements and legislated mandates governing those programs. Provides technical direction to staff and contract team members.

Manages engineering, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of processes and technology in accordance with management priorities and objectives. Facilitates the effective exchange of information between stakeholders at all levels by sponsoring regular meetings, teleconferences and coordinating sessions to ensure all critical parties are informed and involved in decision making activities and maintenance events. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit Position.

This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work role: NCWF Code: 441 Category - Network Operations Specialist. Plans, implements, and operates network services/systems, to include hardware and virtual environments.

For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: https://niccs.us-cert.gov/workforce-development/cyber-career-pathways Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm. Compressed/Flexible: Available at managers discretion.

Telework: Ad hoc/Situational as determined by Agency Policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Supervisory IT Specialist (Network)/PD10094A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary, but may involve periods of walking, bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, moving (up to 50 pounds) components and supplies, reaching, pulling, and working at a keyboard and monitor. Subject to call back outside tour of duty.

Working Conditions: The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The environment involves everyday risks that require normal safety precautions.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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