Network Technician - Military Veterans

Description of Work

This posting is for 2 vacancies:
65038778
65038781

As of January 1st, 2025, the new salary range will be $50844-$76266.

Start your journey towards success! We are currently accepting applications for a Network Technician at NC National Guard of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator .
This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current NC Dept. of Public Safety employees and eligible NC Dept. of Public Safety RIF candidates.
Temporary employees are eligible to apply.

The Network Technician assumes a pivotal role in bolstering the organization's cybersecurity efforts, actively engaging in security assessments, fortifying network infrastructure integrity, and aiding in security measure implementations. Through meticulous security assessments of information systems and networks, guided by NIST standards, they scrutinize system configurations, architectures, and security policies to pinpoint vulnerabilities for prompt resolution. Collaborating with development teams and system administrators, they ensure proactive security measures align with best practices and interpret DoD STIGs to secure operating systems, applications, and network components. Adhering to cybersecurity best practices and industry standards, they monitor network infrastructure for vulnerabilities, work closely with IT teams to implement STIG requirements efficiently, and participate in detecting and escalating security threats or incidents. Directing the use of advanced tools like Nessus Pro and Nipper for comprehensive infrastructure evaluations, they stay updated on evolving cybersecurity landscapes, contributing leadership in adopting cutting-edge solutions. Moreover, they maintain meticulous documentation throughout assessments to ensure transparency and accountability. The Network Technician conducts Defensive Cyberspace operations to support mission requirements as directed.

NCNG's cyber team provides continuous cyber support to the State's critical infrastructure, networks, and data from cyber threats by providing responsive and effective cybersecurity capabilities. NCNG partners with State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial organizations to provide proactive and reactive assistance to ensure critical assets are protected and secured against malicious actors.?NCNG's cyber team provides superior cyber defense and security capabilities in?order?to protect our nation's critical infrastructure and assets. NCNG will leverage?the team's expertise, agility, and readiness to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber?threats in support of federal agencies and our country's cybersecurity posture.

Note to Current State Employees :
The salary grade for this position is DT03. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol. Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor's Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources

[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:

• Experience with various network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
• Experience with fundamental networking concepts including TCP/IP, OSI model, subnetting, and routing protocols.
• Experience with troubleshooting network connectivity issues, identifying and resolving common network problems.
• Experience with common network operating systems like Windows, Linux, or macOS.
• Experience creating basic documentation related to network setup, configurations and troubleshooting steps.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

For more information about the about clarifying the E&E and/or requesting a transcript, click here.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of IT experience.
or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other necessary requirements:
Per 5 CFR 731, upon appointment, applicant must be able to obtain a favorable suitability and fitness determination from a Tier 1 background investigation conducted by the Office of Personnel Management. Failure to obtain a favorable determination may result in termination of employment.

IAW AR 380-67, Chapter 3-54, Table 3-1, this position is designated as ADP-I and therefore requires a BI/SBI background investigation.
Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification
• The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back") . This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Devin L. West at devin.l.west.nfg@army.mil.