Computer Network Engineer (DR-II)

Job Overview

• Analyzes and defines requirements for high-performance computer-based systems, infrastructure and facilities, which provide world class HPC resources to a DoD-wide community of scientists and engineers engaged in specialized RDT&E technology research. 
• Evaluates state-of-the-practice approaches within government, industry and academia; recommends unique, innovative and effective hardware, software, storage and networking solutions. 
• Evaluates evolving hardware and software technology, scientific visualization, high-performance storage and high-speed local/wide area networking. 
• Tests and evaluates current and proposed equipment and software, and advises management regarding acquisition proposals designed to enhance mission accomplishment. 
• Supports all levels of classified network environments (unclassified, secret, Special Access Program SAP, Intelligence Community SCI) and COMSEC.  

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade DR-01/GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.  
• Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level II (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technical Management (ETM).  
• COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, travel restrictions, screening testing, and restriction from the workplace.

Desired Qualifications

• Juniper Certification
• Cisco Certification
• CISSP 
• CRO experience

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