CH West Network Technician Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

CH West Network Technician 
Salary $50,844.00 – $60,000.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05139 Department Dept of Public Safety Division National Guard Opening Date 04/18/2025 Closing Date 4/23/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Network Technician Position Number 65038779 Section Information Technology Salary Grade

DT03 DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description of Work This posting is for position: 65038779 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. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard soldiers and airmen. DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live, work and visit through effective law enforcement, juvenile justice programs, emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness. 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. Click here for more information and application 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. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. Transcripts Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university. Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members. Military Experience Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge – Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking

National Guard Preference:

A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. 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.” PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.