it specialist

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a GS IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2181P01 in FAC 46C300 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing.

APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This is a Permanent Excepted Service position. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

• Administers the base Local Area Network (LAN). Implements new network operating systems hardware and software and develops base wide network operating procedures
• Analyzes 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.
• Coordinates LAN installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reviews, evaluates, and fine-tunes components such as virtual servers, hubs, switches, and routers to achieve peak efficiency within the overall network connectivity.
• Assists in the development, configuration, installation, and maintenance of network systems to include the LAN/WAN. Receives network, communications, and related operating systems from various sources such as design centers and commercial vendors.
• Maintains an inventory of all network hardware and software.
• Installs, configures, and troubleshoots network and application server hardware, network operating system software, and peripheral network equipment.
• Implements 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.
• Conducts 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.
• Monitors operation of the LAN/WAN and ensures hardware and network operating software are functioning properly and that operation standards are met.
• Function tests systems components to identify and resolve technical problems, analyze system malfunctions, implement necessary corrective actions, and provide ongoing support for the resolution of complex problems and operating malfunctions.
• Conducts problem analysis to identify trends, ineffective practices or procedures, and equipment shortcomings. Identifies and documents network requirements for specific needs of customers.
• Determines if the facility environment can provide for network system requirements, and if infrastructure is in place to support the system.
• Conducts in-depth analyses of network usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, hardware and software capabilities, and other relevant factors.
• Plans for current and future technology integration and works issues for compatibility and standardization based on current and projected customer needs.
• Analyzes LAN utilization statistics, performance measures, and system profiles to ensure network robustness in serving the business needs of the installation.
• Installs and troubleshoots LAN data cables to transmission equipment to ensure proper connectivity.
• Assists in determining the feasibility of proposed revisions or the development of new program applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.