Summary
As a IT Specialist (NETWORK) at the GS-2210-13/14, you will be part of Ofc of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will serve as a senior network engineer analyzing, designing, and securing the OPM enterprise data network, including WAN/LAN services, large-scale VPN infrastructure, virtualized network services, and network services supporting enterprise AI/ML systems.
Duties
Analyze, design, and secure updates, implementations, and enhancements to the OPM enterprise data network, including WAN/LAN services. Serve as a senior networking engineer responsible for planning, coordinating, modifying, implementing, and troubleshooting all aspects of the OPM network and associated interfaces, providing Tier 4 support for highly complex issues. Assist OCIO management in strategic and long-range planning, defining WAN/LAN service enhancements, developing technical strategies, and preparing detailed implementation plans. Set up and secure VPN configurations, including IPSEC, IPSEC over GRE, GETVPN, RA-VPN, DMVPN, remote access, point-to-point, and bulk encryption technologies, for internal and interagency connections. Serve as the primary technical point of contact and engineer for maintaining and deploying enterprise virtualized network services, including layer 3 services, micro-segmentation, and service insertion. Lead the design, security, optimization, and integration of enterprise network services supporting artificial intelligence and machine-learning systems, including cloud connectivity, segmentation, access controls, and high-volume data transfer.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on the assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.