it specialist

(1) Designs and engineers data and voice networks carried over various transmission systems such as cable systems, fiber optic as well as copper. Engineers and designs router-to-router connections utilizing military and commercial protocols, circuit configurations through military and commercial multiplexers. Develops plans for employment of communications systems to support in-garrison and deployed operations.
(2) Plans and designs Wide Area Networks (WANs) consisting of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Military Specification (MILSPEC) components to operate IAW accepted Information Technology (IT) security policies using automated network planning tools.

(3) Utilizes a broad knowledge of IT concepts, principles, methods and practices to (a) provide network services that support a requesting agency's requirements; (b) relate agency requirements to existing technology, policies, priorities, systems capabilities, technology and services, operating practices and procedures, terms/conditions of systems and service contracts, equipment and staffing requirements, costs and funding, and other supporting services required; and (c) identify, direct, and coordinate the actions required to provide needed services.

(4) Coordinates frequency assignments with local Spectrum Managers.

(5) Determines requirements and requests resources from different agencies to support contingency and/or training networks. Coordinates with using agencies on Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, area codes, and telephone numbering. Contacts, as required, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Major Commands (MAJCOMs), or other agencies to coordinate operations. Creates and disseminates Virtual Private Network Requests and other formal requests.

(6) Identifies and corrects network and transmission deficiencies in planned or currently operational networks. Provides guidance and direction pertaining to AOC communications equipment/systems and the operating characteristics of communications equipment, services, and systems.

(7) Determines operational, technical and support requirements for the location, installation, operation and maintenance of network equipment and systems. Coordinates and conducts operational tests and evaluations of designed networks to optimize capabilities. Reviews and analyzes data, makes technical judgments, and prepares decisions and recommendations concerning the quality, acceptability, and/or need for changes/improvements. Represents the organization in conferences or with committees to establish standard methods and operating procedures to accommodate mission requirements.

(8) Develops short and long range planning procedures to meet mission requirements. Develops procedures to ensure optimal use of MILSPEC and COTS equipment and reporting procedures. Interprets and applies joint standards when designing data, voice, and transmission networks and/or systems to meet mission objectives. Provides operating capabilities to accomplish mission requirements. Creates or adapts guides and controls for network, system, or total communications programs in support of daily operations, training exercises, and deployments.

(9) Develops training programs involving the standardization, control, and/or guidance of communications programs. Plans, develops and administers operations. Performs duties associated with mobilization readiness of section personnel and equipment.

(10) Serves as the central focal point for all Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNO) system vulnerability alerts. Ensures, local functional system administrators (FSA's), Client Support Administrators (CSA's) and users, comply with security procedures, and identified vulnerabilities are corrected. Reports compliance status to higher headquarters within mandated time frames.

(11) Performs other duties as assigned.

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