Network Communications Specialist - Wide Area Networks

White House USA

Washington, DC

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SALARY
$95,995–$120,960 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Management, BGP, Budget Management, Business Solutions, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, Childcare, Cisco Certifications, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Communication Skills, Computer Networks, Customer Support/Service, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP), Ethernet, Federal Government, Finance, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), High Availability, Human Resources, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), IPsec (IP Security), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Service Providers, Legal, Logistics, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Network Router Configuration, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, On Call, Onboarding, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Operational Support, Publications, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Reimbursement, Remedy, Routing Protocols, Shipping/Receiving, Systems Administration/Management, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Testing, United States Citizen, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
2 days ago

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Network Communications Specialist - Wide Area Networks

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Summary

This position is in the Network Engineering and Operations Directorate within House Information Resources (HIR), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, U.S. House of Representatives. The directorate supports reliable connectivity to the House Data Network for the House Campus, over 820 District Offices, and various sites and facilities. This role serves as the Network Communication Specialist.

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Summary

This position is in the Network Engineering and Operations Directorate within House Information Resources (HIR), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, U.S. House of Representatives. The directorate supports reliable connectivity to the House Data Network for the House Campus, over 820 District Offices, and various sites and facilities. This role serves as the Network Communication Specialist.

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Posted today · Apply by 08/05/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 5, 2026

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Washington, DC

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Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation Description Salary $95,995 - $120,960 per year Pay scale & grade

HS 8 - 9

Promotion potential 11

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - Not required.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required

Announcement number req5538 Control number 877454100

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The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 800 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.

This position is located in the Network Engineering and Operations (Networking) Directorate, House Information Resources (HIR), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The Networking Directorate provides operational support services to the House that ensure reliable and dependable connectivity to the House Data Network both on the House Campus and to over 820 District Offices as well as sites, facilities, and mobile capabilities. This position serves as the Network Communication Specialist.

The Wide Area Network (WAN) team is responsible for maintaining, implementing, relocating or removing private data and wireless networks for the Members of Congress District Offices. During election years, the team experiences an increase in office moves due to the transition of departing members and the onboarding of the new class of freshmen members.

The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include:

  • Daily router and switch configuration, troubleshooting, and support, along with various tasks necessary to sustain and maintain the House WAN.
  • The candidate will coordinate WAN installations across the continental United States and U.S. territories, which involves collaboration with partners (both private and ISPs) and other House organizations.
  • The candidate will be responsible for providing clear and consistent communication with district office staff and must possess exceptional customer service skills. Duties also include configuring Cisco-based network equipment, as well as assembling, shipping, and receiving equipment.
  • Performs other official duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate should have at least three years of demonstrated experience managing Cisco networks.
  • A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
  • The candidate must be knowledgeable in technologies such as VPN, configuring IPSEC tunnels, and DHCP scopes.
  • Remedy CTS experience is required
  • Minimum of 3 years in specific experience with wide area network transport technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Additional experience should include configuring, installing, and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches during remote sessions.
  • Proficiency in network management, monitoring tools, and network routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, TCP/IP, IEEE 802.x Ethernet) is essential.
  • Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA) are highly desired.

Work Environment:

  • The successful candidate must be available for 24x7 on-call emergency support. Other official duties may be assigned as needed.

Security Requirements:

  • This position requires unescorted access to secure offsite locations which require an identification badge. In order to be approved for the applicable badge, you must be a U.S. citizen.

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

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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.

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Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources

Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO

441 2nd St

Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.

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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

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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

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Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

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Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources

Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO

441 2nd St

Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.

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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

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CAO Human Resources

Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO

441 2nd St

Washington, DC 20515

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Summary

This position is in the Network Engineering and Operations Directorate within House Information Resources (HIR), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, U.S. House of Representatives. The directorate supports reliable connectivity to the House Data Network for the House Campus, over 820 District Offices, and various sites and facilities. This role serves as the Network Communication Specialist.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 08/05/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 5, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation Description Salary $95,995 - $120,960 per year Pay scale & grade

HS 8 - 9

Promotion potential 11

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - Not required.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required

Announcement number req5538 Control number 877454100

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