INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/OS) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Nellis AFB, NV

Vacancy No. AFTC-12656811-JDH-FLYER Department Air Combat Command
Salary $88,756.00 to $137,209.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/30/2024 Close Date 1/14/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Nellis AFB, NV


Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide journeyman level expertise that involves developing, delivering, and supporting IT systems in order to obtain, maintain, and sustain an Authority to Operate (ATO) for modeling and simulation capabilities.

Duties

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Desired Skills:

  • Unix or linux system administration experience with networked systems, including unix/linux-based networked file systems
  • Ability to manage (non-supervisory) a team of 6-10, and able to mentor where needed
  • Ability to adapt to and prioritize quickly changing mission requirements
DUTIES:
  • System Admin - Work involves planning and coordinating the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems
  • Operating Systems - Work involves the planning, installation, configuration, testing, implementation, and management of the systems environment in support of the organization's IT modeling and simulation architecture
  • Network Services - Work involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats
  • Data Management - Work involves the planning, development, implementation, and administration of systems for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data
  • Customer Support - Work involves the planning and delivery of customer support services, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and/or training, in response to customer requirements

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Telework may be authorized.
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
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  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  • Obtain and maintain Security clearance
  • Must achieve the IA certification within six months of assignment
  • Must have knowledge of a full range of IT security principles, concepts, practices, products and services, and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures
  • Must have knowledge of IT INFOSEC security requirements for certification and accreditation.,
  • Must have knowledge of Local Area Network security requirements and techniques to implement protection of computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry

Qualifications

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-05 thru GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience examples are as described as having Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of a full range of IT security principles, concepts, practices, products and services and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.
  • Knowledge of IT INFOSEC security requirements for certification and accreditation, network operations an protocols, systems testing and evaluation and performance management methods sufficient to implement and configure system/network compliance with security accreditation requirements.
  • Knowledge of Local Area Network security requirements and techniques to implement protection of computer systems from viruses, data tampering and unauthorized system entry.
  • Knowledge of a broad range of telecommunications concepts and principles, operating modes, systems, media equipment, equipment configuration and related software systems, processes and procedures to implement security accreditation requirements to counter vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources (e.g., espionage, disruption of services, destruction programs/applications) and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications.
  • Ability to apply findings of assessments to mitigate IT security risks through the implementation of corrective actions.
  • Ability to apply policies, principles and IT security concepts sufficient to carry out activities leading to security C&A,
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.





Education

Basic Requirements:

  • Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions
  • Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

Additional information

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:

  • 11 Federal Holidays off per year
  • Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
  • 13 sick days per year (104 hours)

Retirement:
  • Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching

Health & Wellness:
  • Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:
  • Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
  • Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

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Required Documents

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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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Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Address
Nellis AFB
4475 England Avenue
Ste 137
Nellis AFB, NV 89191
US
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