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Chief, Network Technology Branch (NTB)

Computers/InternetPosted 19 days 7 hours 35 minutes ago. Viewed: 35 times.

Description

The NTB Chief is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for the Network Technology Branch to include support of:

• Networking
  
  
  
  • Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN) Management
  
  
  • Wide Area Network (WAN) Management
  
  
  • Local Area Network (LAN) Management
  
  
  • Video Streaming Services
  
  
  • Directory Services
  
  
  • E-mail
  
  
  • Telecommunications support to include voice systems
  
  
  
  

The position supervises a highly technical staff of infrastructure technology, networking, communications specialists, and project managers.

 

This position is responsible for:

• Supporting 16,000 domestic and international customers who use CDC’s networking/telecommunications, email, and directory services, and security architecture.


• Setting programmatic goals and providing leadership in budget performance integration activities for the branch.


• Evaluating requirements for additional resources and balancing branch needs with overall IT infrastructure mission requirements.


• Developing a vision for innovative approaches to solving challenges in the area of:   infrastructure security, LAN/ WAN/MAN services, telecommunications services, and email services through government staff and contracts.


• Leading and structuring the branch organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness.


• Initiating and delegating work flow for subordinate units/teams and setting and adjusting short and long term priorities.


• Directing and controlling the planning, execution, tracking, monitoring, and evaluation of branch projects.


• Balancing workload and providing overall direction on a wide range of the ITSO management and technology issues.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is one who possesses extensive knowledge of technology infrastructure strategies, principles and functions which include; planning, operations, human relations, and project management. They will have independent decision-making skills, involving problem solving and/or assignments of a complex nature.

 

The ideal candidate will be skilled in creating and implementing effective inter-branch and intra-agency partnerships; experience evaluating and comprehending complex technical guidelines, policy, and procedures; communicating technical concepts and policies to agency leadership effectively, exhibiting expert written and verbal communication; speaking effectively in front of large and small groups; creating and managing large-scale budgets; managing and working with technology professionals; building teamwork among technical and non-technical staff; and experience managing enterprise infrastructure growth and forecasting.

 

The perfect candidate will focuses on delivering and supporting cutting edge IT infrastructure business solutions for our rapidly changing global environment.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. However, you can substitute these degrees with equivalent IT related experience; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification). 

 

Positions require one year of specialized experience as defined below:

An in-depth experience, ability and knowledge in planning, managing, supervising technical, managerial, and project management staff in all six of the following disciplines: (1) local and wide area networks (2) telecommunications (including telephony) e.g. Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) (3) videoconferencing and video streaming; (4) directory services e.g. Microsoft Active Directory, (5) email e.g. Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS), and (6) systems integration.

 

BENEFITS

Group Health and Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Retirement, Thrift Savings Plan, Vacation, Sick leave, Credit Union.

 

OTHER SPECIAL NOTES

Promotion Potential:  No

Bargaining Unit Position:  No

Moving Expenses Authorized:  No

Travel Required: Yes, up to 10%

Recruitment Incentive:  * May be authorized

Relocation Incentive:  * May be authorized

Supervisory Position:  Yes

*Note: Amount to be determined

 

 

 

Industry: Government
Discipline: Networks & Systems
Experience: Less than 5 Years
Level: C-Level
Compensation: $116K - $151K
Company: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Contact information

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