Defense Red Switch Network Technician, SLD 30/SCM

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg SFB, Lompoc CA is searching for an Electronics Defense Red Switch Network Technician to support SLD 30/SCM (NH-0391-02, GS 05/11 equivalent).

Description:
We are seeking a highly professional Telecommunications and Secure-Communications Specialist possessing an active CompTIA Security+ credential to support our critical enterprise network operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong, proven foundation in physical cable routing and infrastructure installation, paired with the database programming skills required for system configurations and routing tables. In this role, you will apply your foundational knowledge of COMSEC procedures to maintain system integrity and support high-availability networks. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your technical expertise within a sophisticated enterprise environment.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a highly disciplined secure-communications specialist possessing an active Top Secret clearance and a CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent IAT II) certification. They bring years of hands-on telecommunications experience, specializing in physical cable installation and routing alongside database programming for switch configuration and routing tables. Additionally, they possess foundational knowledge of COMSEC procedures and secure terminal equipment, giving them the necessary skillset to quickly learn and operate specialized secure-voice systems upon completion of sponsor-provided training.


Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of ICT theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards and operational requirements to include DOD and USSF security policies and guidelines.
2. Knowledge of performance characteristics of ICT equipment, infrastructure, systems, services, and transmission media to develop procedures/policies/practices for local use and evaluate devices, proposals, and approaches.
3. Knowledge of basic electronics theory and operating principles, the application of existing and planned technology to communications requirements, and equipment interoperability and compatibility.
4. Ability to plan, organizes, and prioritizes workload to meet changing and challenging deadlines.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service.
6. Ability to analyze/apply specialized communication methods, engineering drawings, analytical techniques, and information involving ICT systems and infrastructure (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking).
7. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives.
8. Ability to advise senior leaders, Program Element Monitors and field-level representatives.
9. Skill in using ICT tools, test equipment, computers and operate a motor vehicle.
10. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures such as safety precautions.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
• PCS / Incentive funding is not authorized.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• May be appointed to perform other administrative/additional duties as directed by the Supervisor.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• Physical Required: Condition of employment.
• This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• Will be required to maintain a current drivers license to operate government vehicles.
• This position may be a cybersecurity position and the employee will need to attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held.

Qualifications

The 0391 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

How you will be evaluated

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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