Network Administrator

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is 05 (steps 1 through 4).  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

•    All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

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Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

• • Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

Under the guidance of the Information Systems Officer (ISO) and under the supervision of the Network and Desktop Support Specialist, the incumbent administers day to day network operations of the Information Systems Center (ISC) which encompasses Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) operations, data communications, servers’ administration, workstations connectivity, in addition to systems monitoring, design, development and installation of computer hardware and software. Executes and /or assists the Network and Desktop Support Specialist and the Supervisory Computer Management Specialist in implementing Department of State security standards and procedures for all LAN/WAN services, to include network devices installation and maintenance, Network designing; Data integrity by performing daily, weekly, and monthly security and backup procedures, configures servers and provides customer support and other computer operation functions.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years work experience in network and systems design and administration is required. Experience should demonstrate progressively greater responsibility where emphasis is planning, troubleshooting and problem solving to include strong analytical decision-making with respect to the operations, management, and utilization of computer systems is required.

Please make sure you enter all your work experience and education through the ERA Application. Attached Curriculum files will not be considered.  Supporting documents (i.e. education certificate) must be included in the application for eligibility purposes.

Education Requirements:

Completion of bachelor’s degree in IT field including Network/Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Management, Computer Science/Software Engineering, or Communications Engineering is required.

Supporting documents (i.e. education certificate) must be included in the application for eligibility purposes.

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Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: 

English: Fluent – reading/writing/speaking is required. This may be tested.

Arabic: Fluent – reading/writing/speaking is required

For positions that require English Level, applications MUST be submitted in English

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

All Applicants:

• • Residency and/or Work Permit

• • Degree (Education Certificate)

• • Certificate or License

• • Passport copy

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• • Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• • Certificate or License

• • Passport copy

• • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Amman/Jordan.

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