IT Specialist

Summary

This National Guard position is for a IT Specialist (NETWORK) (Title 5), Position Description Number T5235000 and is part of the G6 Network Operations Center, located in Saint George, UT with the Utah National Guard.

This selecting supervisor is LTC Carter Frandsen.

Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG.

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list.

• Responsible for ensuring the correct configuration of network devices.
• Develops methods and procedures and coordinates corrective action to optimize network performance.
• Researches, tests and evaluates software packages which provide performance measurements of the WAN. Develops the standard configuration software loads for all network devices.
• Develops benchmarks and performance measurements 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.
• Develops and maintains documentation regarding network configuration, operating procedures, necessary to maintain the reliability of the network.
• Documents how user data is stored and protected on network storage devices.
• Coordinates appropriate action to ensure backup processes are completed.
• Determines the use of network devices such as servers, workstations, and peripheral devices, and remote access systems.
• Responsible for implementation of configuration management plans for complex LANs and WANs with supported elements to include; headquarters staff elements, tenant activities, state government, regional operating activities and national agencies. Initiates appropriate measures to maintain network security.
• Develops plans and procedures for remote installation of applications and upgrades using state of the art software distribution methods.
• Oversees the distribution of applications and upgrades ensuring compliance with regulations and copyright laws.
• Establishes procedures to maintain accurate records of authorized users of distributed software.
• Instructs lower graded information technology (IT) specialists in the administration and maintenance of the installation's network devices.
• Establishes network trust relationships
• Prepares briefings and presentations on the complexities of the installation network.
• Serves as network administrator responsible for configuring hubs, and switches, monitoring network performance, performing network diagnostics, analyzing network traffic patterns; and installing network software fixes and upgrades.
• Conducts performance tuning activities designed to optimize data management processes and recommends performance enhancements such as increasing storage capacity or modifying interfaces.
• Approves leave for assigned employees.
• Provides input to the supervisor concerning selections, promotions, reassignments, recognition of outstanding performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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