IT SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT), Position Description Number D1557000 and is part of the HI 292 CBCS, National Guard. LOCATION: 292nd Combat Communications Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, Kahului, Hawaii

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of the position is to design, deploy, install, operate, maintain, modify, and recover various types of communications electronics (CE) information technology (IT) systems and their components. Incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the mission accomplishment and training workload of the Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) work center. Monitors, maintains, and recommends optimum voice and data network systems configuration and architecture, to include administering and programming the system's messaging, broadcasting, automated attendants, load capacity, call restrictions, and classes of services. Designs, develops and conducts technical and operational tests and evaluations of a wide range of communications equipment and systems. Installs, configures and programs networking equipment to include routers, network encryption devices, switches, channel switch units (CSU), digital switch units (DSU) and multiplexers using military and commercial protocols such as Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing Interchange Protocol (RIP), and Point to Point Protocol (PPP). Coordinates with outside agencies and customers to provide required services and technical solutions. Develops and manages problem and trend analysis data of communications equipment and systems. Performs maintenance, strapping, and configuration of Cryptographic units. Develops, establishes and maintains work center training programs. Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for drill status guard members. Performs other duties as assigned. Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description (D1557000) can be provided by HRO.