IT Specialist (Network)

Join the Connectivity and Collaboration Service (CCS) under OIT and be part of VA's digital transformation. CCS designs and maintains world-class connectivity, collaboration, and support services with secure, redundant, and reliable connections across the enterprise. We deliver a delightful user experience, empowering internal and external VA customers, with robust offerings for video and web conferencing, telephony, secure messaging, and more, built on a resilient network infrastructure.

Serves as a subject matter expert and senior analyst within Connectivity and Collaboration Service (CCS). Upgrades the network operating system on a switch or router, configuring a switch and router to provide internal and external connectivity for a Data Center. Plans and organizes network infrastructure device operating systems software, software change control, performance optimization, and hardware and security study projects. Develops new models to analyze operations and evaluates new designs and/or equipment changes in order to accommodate projected workloads. Designs, develops, tests, and maintains specialized support software to include utilities. Manages networks using Solarwinds / Orion monitoring and mapping tools; Configures High Availability within a Cisco NXOS Data Center environment. Creates cost benefit studies for the potential purchase of IT hardware and software. Interprets best practice documentation developing the configuration files/scripts for implementation. Writes and maintains system documentation for network infrastructure installed in the data centers. Analyzes and documents requirements for operating system software and related third party software, software change control, performance software, hardware, and related technical considerations for the network equipment. Develops and maintains standards and procedures related to hardware/software architecture and network security matters. Promotion Potential: The position is at full performance level. Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am-4pm, at managers discretion. Compressed/Flexible: Available at the manager's discretion Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist (Network)/PD06251A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.