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Senior Network Administrator

National Institute of Standards and Technology · Department of Commerce

This job in plain English

This Senior Network Administrator job at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) manages and secures the agency's enterprise network and its physical access control system network. There are jobs in Gaithersburg, MD and Boulder, CO, and the agency is hiring under direct-hire authority, a faster process used for hard-to-fill jobs. The job includes occasional weekends, late nights, and after-hours support.

Telework eligible3 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens can apply, according to the agency's clarification. You must also select at least one eligibility in the application to be considered.

What you would do

  • Administer, support, and troubleshoot enterprise networks and access control systems.
  • Deploy and upgrade Cisco network devices.
  • Write scripts and programs to automate monitoring and reports.
  • Apply security configuration settings to networks and network devices.
  • Lead equipment purchases and manage a 5-year equipment replacement plan.
  • Serve as a technical consultant on network design and maintenance.

Do you qualify for ZP-4?

With experience: You need one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at about the GS-11 level (ZP-III at NIST). Examples include upgrading Cisco software or hardware, using Cisco IOS and NXOS commands, and using Cisco ISE for network access control. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

With education: Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current or active Cisco CCNP certification or higher, with a copy included in your application

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages, 11-point font or larger, uploaded as a PDF
  • Month/year and hours worked per week listed for each experience entry on your resume
  • Copy of your current Cisco CCNP certification
  • Answers to the vacancy questions about technical qualifications
  • Any other documents listed in the Required Documents section for your situation

How you will be rated: Your resume, questionnaire answers, and documents are reviewed against the requirements, and subject matter experts may check your technical qualifications using only the first two pages of your resume. Overstating your experience can get you removed, and under direct-hire authority applicants are not rated and ranked and veterans' preference does not apply.

Tips for this job:

  • Attach a copy of your current Cisco CCNP certification, since it is required and missing it can hurt your application.
  • List the month and year and the hours per week for each job on your resume, or that experience may not count.
  • Only the first two pages of your resume are reviewed, so place your Cisco upgrade and network experience on those pages in 11-point font or larger.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, permanent. Flexible schedule with occasional weekends and late nights, and the schedule may change biweekly. After-hours support is required as needed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Designated and/or random drug testing
  • Satisfactory pre-employment medical examination
  • After-hours support as required for mission-critical systems
  • Background check and suitability/fitness review
  • Security clearance listed as Sensitive Compartmented Information
  • Position sensitivity is Special-Sensitive/High Risk
  • Probationary period may be required
  • Physical requirements include heavy lifting of 45 pounds or more

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$121,785 – $187,093 per year
Pay scale and grade
ZP-4 · Commerce pay band
Locations
  • Gaithersburg, Maryland
  • Boulder, Colorado
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
3
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Information Technology Management (2210)
Announcement
OISM-181-27-13083159-DH

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