{"id":2494791,"url":"https://alion.io/job/us-army-it-specialist-network","title":"IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)","company":{"id":1753348,"name":"United States Army","domain":"army.mil","url":"https://alion.io/company/army-mil","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":null,"truth_index":null},"role":"Support","role_family":"Support","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Reisterstown, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":85447,"max":null,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":85447},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-14T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":null,"last_verified_at":"2026-10-14T00:00:00Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Summary\nTHIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.\n\nThis National Guard position is for a IT Specialist (Network), Position Description Number T5247P02 and is part of the MD JFHQ G6, National Guard.\nDuties\n\n The purpose of this position is to performs a variety of network device configuration and connectivity tasks\n\nThis position performs the following duties:\n\nExecutes procedures and coordinates corrective action to optimize network performance. Installs, configures and monitors tested and evaluated software packages that provide performance measurements of the WAN/LAN. Implements the standard configuration software loads for all network devices. Utilizes benchmarks and performance measurement and evaluation data to manage network servers and data communication devices to support normal and surge workload. Works with technical support personnel in resolving critical problems. Uses remote management software tools to maintain and update configuration, protocol and user/system files. Documents and tracks change to configuration, protocol and user/system files. Executes appropriate action to ensure backup processes are\n\ncompleted.\n\nImplements procedures to ensure accurate records of authorized users of distributed software are maintained. Implements the standard operating procedures for all devices on the network. Reviews and evaluates proposed software. Provides input to briefings and presentations on the complexities of the installation networks. These briefings provide the basis for long-range decision planning relating to C4 network project management. Analyzes equipment and software reliability and utilization reports to identify and define problem areas and to establish end-to-end systems performance levels.\n\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\n\nRequirements\nConditions of employment\n\n Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)\n\n Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible\n\n Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement\n\n Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees\n\n Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference (MSP)\n\nIncumbent must complete appropriate training and obtain/maintain required certifications IAW DoDI 8140 or DOD 8570.01M or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level II or III within 9 months of hire.\n\nFederal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a trial period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.\nThis position requires a secret security clearance; the incumbent of this position must obtain and maintain a secret Clearance. Work may require access to higher classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.\n\nThis position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.\nThis position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.\n\nIrregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.\n\nMay be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.\n\n Qualifications\n\n GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, and/or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems. \n\nSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. \n\nApplicants will be graded based on their answers to the assessment questionnaire and their supporting documentation. If supporting documentation does not support the answers to the questionnaire, applicants' scores may be modified as appropriate.\n\nApplicants will be graded as follows:\n\n90-100 Points: Highly Qualified\n\n80-89 Points: Well Qualified\n\n70-79 Points: Qualified\n\nAfter adjudicating Veterans Preference, applicants will be referred to the hiring manager in the following order:\n\n1. Highly Qualified\n\n2. Well Qualified\n\n3. Qualified\n\nLength of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.\n\n Education\n\n You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.\n\n Additional information\n 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).\n\n We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 180 days of the closing date.\n\n This position MAY be eligible for recruitment or relocation incentives, pending availability of funding and management request.\n\n This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.\n\n Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.\n\n A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .\n\n Review our benefits\n\n Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.\nHow you will be evaluated\nYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.\n\n Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.\n\nYour qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):\n\n Network Operations\n\n A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .\n\n Review our benefits\n\n Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.\n\n To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:\n\n1. Your resume showing:\n\n Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.\n\n Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.\n\n Education, certifications or licensures.\n\n2. Other supporting documents: If you are a current Federal Employee, please submit your most current non-award SF-50 when applying. If selected, failure to submit this documentation may affect your pay and/or delay your appointment.\n\nApplicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:\n\n- Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)\n\n- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility\n\n- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.\n\nApplicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:\n\n- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)\n\n- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility\n\n- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.\n\nApplicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation:\n\n-DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1)- SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status\n\n- Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade)\n\nApplicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation:\n\n- DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4)\n\n- Sponsor's PCS Orders- Proof of Military member's current active duty status\n\n- Marriage Certificate\n\nVeterans Preference\n\nIf you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference.\n\n- 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, \"Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference\" plus the proof as required by the SF-15.\n\n- 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 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