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Network Specialist

Senate
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Network Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https : / / sen.gov / J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

This job is open to

  • The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Provides technical support for communications network hardware, software releases and network systems to users, other technical staff and contracting vendors, and mission critical systems. Leads major, highly visible projects to evaluate and analyze new communications network hardware, software, or systems for support in the Senate environment; makes recommendations to senior management on future communications network releases. Provides initial installation and secondary troubleshooting of hardware and software for communications network devices and systems; monitors, evaluates, and resolves issues involving network hardware / software, applications, or service performance. Develops project plans and analyzes requirements for communications network hardware or software implementation throughout the Senate, leads in developing plans for upgrading, installing, validating, and implementing on existing and new sub-systems for enhancement or compliance. Plans, schedules, coordinates, and leads technical studies, analyses, and evaluations of future and existing local and wide area network (LAN and WAN), voice network or communications systems. Develops traffic engineering studies and analyses to determine future voice and data communications network requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https : / / sen.gov / J5NY.
  • Qualifications

    Other Duties / Responsibilities

  • Knowledge of network management applications.
  • Knowledge of router protocols.
  • Knowledge of switching configurations and technologies.
  • Ability to oversee, monitor, and maintain network technologies such as DHCP, DNS, QoS, and VoIP.
  • Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate and lead studies, special projects, and assignments.
  • Ability to evaluate and make recommendations on different network-related applications software packages.
  • Required Work Experience

  • GED with at least two years of relevant work experience; Associate's one year of relevant work experience.
  • As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

    Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with fiber optic fusion splicing.
  • Experience with fiber optic terminations.
  • Experience with Cat6 cabling and terminations
  • BISCI certifications.
  • Experience with installing and supporting Cisco switches, specifically Catalyst and Nexus models.
  • Extensive knowledge of fiber optic cabling, splicing, and terminations.
  • Minimum of 5 years fiber optic cabling experience.
  • Solid understanding of data communications.
  • Experience with installing Cisco data networking products.
  • Working Conditions

  • Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the
  • employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.

  • This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
  • The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Sedentary with no exceptional physical demands.
  • Security Clearance

  • This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
  • Education

    High School Diploma / GED.

    Additional information

    The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws.

    This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.

    No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

  • Benefits
  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

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

    Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

  • Benefits
  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

  • Required Documents
  • As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    Subject to background / security investigation.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

    schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

  • How to Apply
  • All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link : https : / / sen.gov / J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

    Agency contact information

    Email

    employment@saa.senate.gov

    Address

    U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

    SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building

    Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

    Next steps

    Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

  • Fair and Transparent
  • The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    Criminal history inquiries

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request
  • Required Documents

    Subject to background / security investigation.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

    schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    How to Apply

    All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link : https : / / sen.gov / J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

    Agency contact information

    Email

    employment@saa.senate.gov

    Address

    U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

    SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building

    Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

    Next steps

    Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

    Fair & Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request
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