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Senior Network Operations Specialist

Senate
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Network Operations Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at 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

Analyzes, configures, upgrades, moves, and administers modifications and additions to data network services and devices. Monitors the data and voice services running across the data network, monitors network components for availability and stability. Manages the wide area network (WAN), equipment, and network connections. Creates and manages databases, procedures, and network documentation including equipment inventory of utilized spare and decommissioned equipment and services. Collects statistics of network events and performance for reports and network analysis. Trains / cross trains fellow employees on network operations process, procedures, and system technology. Responds to, analyzes, tracks, and resolves network trouble calls. Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at
  • Qualifications

    Required Work Experience

  • GED with five to eight years of relevant work experience; Associates with three to six years of relevant work experience; Bachelor's with one to three year of relevant work experience; Master's with one to two years of relevant work experience.
  • Required Special Skills / Knowledge

  • Knowledge of internet working.
  • Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols and static routing.
  • Knowledge of switched LAN technology.
  • Ability to operate network monitoring and analysis tools.
  • Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve network problems.
  • Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network problems.
  • Knowledge of switching configurations and technologies.
  • 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 configuring and managing a Hardware Load Balancer.
  • Cisco certifications, preferably CCNA.
  • Experience with Cisco Optical equipment.
  • The successful applicant must be able to work independently as well as be an effective team member.
  • The position requires solid analytical and technical skills, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and projects is a must, and effective verbal and written communications is required.
  • Working Conditions

  • 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 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 : 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 : 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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