IT Specialist (Network Services)

IT Specialist (Network Services)

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Millington, Tennessee

Salary Range: $70000 - $85000 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is assigned to the Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Chief Information Officer (N6), NAF Systems Division (N6Q); Commander, Navy Installation Command, Millington, TN. Incumbent is responsible for the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and management of networked systems, to include leading the evaluation, analysis, configuration, and delivery of network and/or system administration.

Major Duties:

• 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.

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 to Apply: To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. When building or uploading your resume, please note there is a two-page limit. The system will restrict any attempts to submit a longer document. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/28/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12859888 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Application Deadline: 2026-01-28