Lead IT Specialist

**Duties**: - Develops proposals using a variety of specialized system and state-of-the art enhancements designed to improve operational efficiency. - Implements LandWarNet (LWN) infrastructure to supporting delivery of command, controls, communication, computers and information management (C4IM) services at the station level. - Establishes testing criteria and data for network interoperability to ensure all program completeness and accuracy. **Requirements**: **Conditions of Employment**: - Three year trial/probationary period may be required. - Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance based on a Tier 5 background investigation. - Drug Testing: In accordance with Change 3 of AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, the incumbent of this position must successfully pass a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. - This position requires the employee to occasionally travel from the normal duty station up to 10%. - Selectee appointed to IA\IT positions must complete all DoD 8570.1-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program training and certification (baseline and computing environment) requirements within 6 months. - Sustainment training is required as needed to keep the IA\IT professional proficient in their job duties. All individuals performing technical functions are required to sign a Privileged-Level Access Agreement and Non-Disclosure Agreement. - Duties of this position may require the employee to be on an "on-call status" and operate in shift work. - This position is located in an installation designated as walking installation: walking to various buildings and floors carrying tools and equipment such as electronics maintenance tool kits and various network devices as needed. - This position requires the employee to possess or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. driver's license and a military driver's license. - The ADP classification for this position is ADP I. This position is designated as critical sensitive. - This position has been designated mission essential. Employee may be required to remain on duty or report for duty during severe weather or other installation closings. - May be required to work overtime and other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Call back and emergency duty are regular requirements of this position. - Position has been designated Key. This is a Federal position that shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the Agency or office to function effectively. **Qualifications**: **Who May Apply**: **This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.** - In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. - To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by overseeing implementation and modification of network architecture; Analyzing networking equipment and software, copper and fiber optic cables reliability and utilization reports for large, complex equipment and software systems to identify and correct problem areas and to establish telecommunications performance levels; performing in-depth analysis of automated and manual systems related to networks and/or telecommunications to accomplish design goals.**Basic Requirement for Lead IT Specialist (Network/System Analysis)**: **Specialized and Other Experience**: One year of specialized experience which includes overseeing implementation and modification of network architecture; Analyzing networking equipment and software, copper and fiber optic cables reliability and utilization reports for large, complex equipment and software systems to identify and correct problem areas and to establish telecommunications performance levels; performing in-depth analysis of automated and manual systems related to networks and/or telecommunications to accomplish design goals. - The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four compe