In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzes and defines network and/or server requirements.
• Defines and maintains network architecture and infrastructure.
• Configures and optimizes network routers, firewalls, switches, and servers.
• Configures and optimizes Citrix, Virtual Machine, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, or similar environments.
• Analyzes network workload.
• Monitors network and/or server capacity and performance.
• Configures and optimizes network and environment monitoring tools.
• Configures and optimizes SAN environment monitoring tools.
• Configures and optimizes Windows and/or Linux systems.
• Configures and optimizes Windows domain services to include DC, AD, DNS, DHCP.
• Configures and optimizes wireless environment to include controllers and Aps.
• Diagnoses and resolves network and server problems.
• Develops network and/or server backup and recovery procedures.
• Installs, tests, maintains, and upgrades network and/or server operating systems software.
• Ensures the rigorous application of information security/ information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services.

Conditions of employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must be willing to self-relocate to reside within the local commuting area of Millington TN.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

• Knowledge of and skill in applying network design principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of configuration management concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of network topology concepts.
• Knowledge of network development principles and methods sufficient to develop and implement configuration management plans for complex, global networks.
• Knowledge of network administrator role and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of optimal and secure configuration of switches, routers, firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and other networking equipment.
• Knowledge of enterprise networks sufficient to develop requirements for the acquisition of network hardware, software, and services.
• Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems sufficient to administer and maintain various types of servers
• Knowledge of Citrix, Virtual Machine, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, or similar environments sufficient to administer and maintain these platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud-based environments including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS service models.
• Knowledge of virtual environments, to include hypervisors, SANs, Blades, and Hyper- converged systems
• Skill in monitoring network and/or server performance.
• Skill in analyzing network traffic patterns.
• Skill in installing network and/or software fixes and upgrades.
• Skill in analyzing/evaluating data and preparing reports.
• Ability to serve as network administrator.
• Ability to perform network diagnostics.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.

Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume: two-page limit, learn more here - Resume Requirements
• Proof of education: official transcripts only; diplomas and degree audits are not acceptable. Failure to provide official transcripts will result in an ineligibility rating.
• Proof of training: licensures and certifications are acceptable, must show your name, licensure/certification type, and expiration date (if applicable)
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: Provide a copy of the notice of separation
• If claiming Veteran's Preference: Provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
• If a current or former Federal Employee: Provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

*If qualifying all or in-part based on education, proof of education must be submitted at time of application for consideration.

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