Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK)

To qualify at the SV-I Band (GS-13) grade level: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-H Band (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Coordinating the implementation of Information Technology (IT) projects supporting infrastructure engineering and operations in the areas of systems, network, security operations and in-depth experience overseeing helpdesk operations, customer outreach and training. Experience utilizing IT security programs such as e.g. (Cisco series network switches, Palo Alto, Juniper firewalls, F5, and VMWare NSX AVI) and related infrastructure. Providing systems, network or data support and ensures compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and implementation of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Zero Trust Architecture. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Securing Travel, Protecting People – At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting Americas transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.