Senior IT Administrator

Hiring Path:
- Custom Announcement (not open to the public) Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: This position is open to:
- In-house applicants
- For USEFM
- FP grade is FP-06. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.
C. Security Clearance Required: Public Trust
- Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details: Marketing Statement: 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. Summary: The U.
S. Mission in Belgium is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Senior IT Administrator in the Diplomatic Technology Office (DT). Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Duties: The IT Administrator (Senior) is a key technical resource within Tri-Mission Brussels' Diplomatic Technology team, providing advanced technical guidance and expertise in IT and network systems.
- Provides Tier 2 and 3 technical support, offers technical guidance and expertise in troubleshooting and resolution, and mentors other Diplomatic Technology staff to strengthen their technical and problem-solving skills. Serves as an escalation point for critical technical issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams
- including regional and Washington-based counterparts
- to ensure seamless IT and network operations. Leads and participates in Diplomatic Technology initiatives, focusing on network design, optimization, and security, ensuring effective implementation. Qualifications and Evaluations:
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Requirements:
- Education

Requirements:
Option A:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Library and Data Science/Analytics, Audio/Visual Communications and Technology, or related AND minimum of five (5) years working experience in computer networking operations, network management or utilization of computer systems. - Option B: Secondary school diploma AND minimum of eight (8) years working experience in computer networking operations, network management or utilization of computer systems.
- Evaluations: You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
- You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
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Qualifications:
Experience:
- Option A**: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Library and Data Science/Analytics, Audio/Visual Communications and Technology, or related AND minimum of five (5) years working experience in computer networking operations, network management or utilization of computer systems. - Option B:Secondary school diploma AND minimum of eight (8) years working experience in computer networking operations, network management or utilization of computer systems. -**:
- Language**:
- Fluency in English.
- Fluency in Dutch.
- Fluency in French.
- (This may be tested.) -**:
- Job Knowledge**:
- Computer Networking and Network Security: Knowledge of network communications protocols (e.g., LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, WWAN), how traffic flows across the network (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol [TCP], Internet Protocol [IP]), the Open Systems Interconnection Model (OSI), and bandwidth management). Understanding of concepts, terminology, and operations of various communications media, including computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, and wireless technologies. Familiarity with telecommunications concepts (e.g., communication channels, systems link budgeting, spectral efficiency, multiplexing). Knowledge of remote access technology concepts and systems.
- Risk Management & Privacy: Knowledge of risk management processes, including methods for assessing and mitigating risks. Familiarity with systems management principles, models, and tools (e.g., end-to-end systems performance monitoring). Understanding of privacy principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of data. Knowledge of measures or indicators of system performance and availability.
- Cybersecurity Knowledge: Familiarity with cybersecurity systems, principles, and threats, including the operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses. Knowledge of IT security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption). Understanding of network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and defense-in-depth strategies. Knowledge of web filtering technologies and Virtual Private Network (VPN) security.
- Cloud & Productivity Tools: Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and office productivity suites such as Microsoft O365, Google Workspace, and OpenOffice. -**:
- Skills And Abilities**:
- Interpersonal

skills:
Ability to facilitate working with and managing people of differe