Summary This Title 5 National Guard position is for a ITSPEC (NETWORK), Position Description Number T5905900 within the 177th CS and is part of the NJ 177th FW, Air National Guard. The purpose of this position is to serve as a unit systems administrator to monitor the Local and Wide Area Network, including the planning, analysis, development, implementation, Quality Assurance(QA), maintenance testing, and/ management of networked systems and the unit's QA program. Responsibilities As a ITSPEC (NETWORK), GS-2210-11, you will: Analyze LAN utilization statistics through data collection and performance measures to ensure the smooth, reliable, and robust operation of LANs to include classified and unclassified networks. Conduct testing of network systems to ensure current network software products are compatible with system configurations and to ensure operability, efficiency, and compliance with existing standards. Implement network operating system and/or network application software, and maintain contact with software suppliers to ensure that current releases of software products are in use. Conduct problem analysis to identify trends, ineffective practices or procedures, and equipment shortcomings. Identifies and documents network requirements for specific needs of customers. Install, configure, and troubleshoot network and application server hardware, network operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrators. Maintain required information assurance certification IAW DoD 8140 and/or DoD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 in order to ensure the rigorous application of information security and assurance policies in the delivery of network services Member must also ensure availability and use of quality assurance checklists to ensure equipment, systems, and software meet technical design specifications and are configured for optimal operation. Experience planning, developing, and administering the Quality Assurance (QA) programs. Develop the Quality Management Program (QMP) that documents the management and operational policies and procedures. Conduct quality assurance tests and perform routine inspections. Experience in the application and theory of specialization using applicable QA publications. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Area of Consideration: CAT 8: US Citizens Security Clearance Must have a Secret Security Clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment. Additional Employment Requirements: -Participation in direct deposit is mandatory -May be required to successfully complete a probationary period -Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation -Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have the following experiences: Data processing functions Configuring and Troubleshooting network routers and switches Applying general management principles Automating work processes Using computers Operating computer programs and systems Quality Assurance Experience Identification of unsatisfactory trends and conditions Experience in the preparation of technical reports on quality levels to identify specific problem areas and to recommend corrective action SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 36 months of the following experiences: Applying computer application techniques Configuring, installing, monitoring and troubleshooting local area network (LAN) equipment to include routers, switches and servers. Planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish an assignment Coordinating with others outside the organizational unit Developing project controls Adapting guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment Preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies Summarizing and organizing material and organizing Experience involving principles, techniques and accepted practices of quality assurance work Briefing Squadron Commander/Director of Operations, and Wing/ACC inspectors on the units Quality Management Program Education There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement Additional Information Security Clearance Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED Telework The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour. Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions. In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet