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Summary This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. You will serve as a Network Security Engineer in the Corporate Operations Department, ACIO/Information Technology Division, IT Operations Branch (Code 1041) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. Responsibilities You will implement and manage the enterprise Research, Develop, Test and Evaluation LAN/WAN infrastructure and network security solutions, with a primary focus on Cisco routing, switching, and security platforms. You will provide administration and lifecycle management of the Cisco network core, including Nexus and Catalyst switches, and ISR/ASR routers. You will configure, tune, and troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), VLANs, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). You will deploy, configure, and maintain highly available Cisco security infrastructures, including firewalls (ASA/FTD), VPNs (AnyConnect, Site-to-Site), and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) to protect the network perimeter and internal segments. You will manage and maintain all Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment, including High Assurance IP Encryptors (HAIPE) such as TACLANE devices, ensuring the secure transmission of classified and sensitive data across the WAN. You will provide expert-level troubleshooting for end-to-end network connectivity, rapidly diagnosing issues across routers, switches, firewalls, and cryptographic devices. You will collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement and validate security configurations across the entire network stack, ensuring compliance with standards like STIGs and DISA. You will implement and manage network access control (NAC) using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to enforce security posture and C2C policies for all devices connecting to the network. You will develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for the network and security architecture, including diagrams, configuration guides, operational procedures, and COMSEC handling policies. You will monitor network performance, availability, and capacity using tools like Cisco Prime, SolarWinds, or Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch) to ensure reliability and proactively identify issues. You will stay current with the latest vulnerabilities affecting Cisco IOS/NX-OS and security products, proactively applying patches and implementing countermeasures. You will participate in the planning and execution of network upgrades, expansions, and technology refresh projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-4 pay band (GS-11 and GS-12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Managing and securing enterprise network and security infrastructure (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls), while ensuring cybersecurity compliance through network access control, security device management, and traffic monitoring to maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of the Information Technology (IT) program. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. The salary range shown in the announcement represents all of the positions within the band, including GS-14 equivalent (high grade) positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13, step 10 (currently $158,322). This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.