Information Technology Specialist (Network) – Air Force Civilian Service

Title of the Job: Information Technology Specialist (Network)

Location: Edwards, CA

Job Description: About the Air Force Test Center: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time/Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK) (NH-2210-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Mission Support Group, 412th Communications Squadron (412 CS/SCOIM) at Edwards Air Force Base. In this position you will serve as a Senior IT Specialist in the work center to provide sound engineering techniques to the Edwards Air Force Base network infrastructure and control the network environment. Responsible for implementing and enforcing DoD and Air Force policies, mandates, and laws to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability of network resources. Responds to security incidents, network faults, and user outages. Controls all communications and information entering and exiting the Base. APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME! Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base) Typical 2024 salary range: $101,121 – $156,323 per year (includes locality) Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed “Unscheduled Telework” Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.Desired Skills: – 2 years proven experience as network technician or relevant position desired – 2 years Military Technical Control experience or Circuit Activations/Engineering desired. In this position you will serve as a Senior IT Specialist in the work center to provide sound engineering techniques to the Edwards Air Force Base network infrastructure and control the network environment. Responsible for implementing and enforcing DoD and Air Force policies, mandates, and laws to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability of network resources. Responds to security incidents, network faults, and user outages. Controls all communications and information entering and exiting the Base. Major Duties: – Engineers the base LAN/WAN systems, architecture designs and monitors new network systems, configures, and installs network hardware/software, and maintains optimal LAN operations. Independently installs, configures, and troubleshoots network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrator. – Develops and implements configuration management plans to ensure optimization of connectivity between remote sites throughout the installation. Develops and maintains local procedures for networks, system operations, and product assembly and installation. – Constructs performance data collections and conducts analysis of current procedures and makes quality improvement recommendations to AFTC leadership. Develops and provides technical training on networks and network management software. – Maintain a thorough knowledge of network software and hardware used within the AFTC architecture and mentors’ junior peers on this knowledge. Conducts major studies of network systems and business process issues to appraise desirability of major changes. – Plans and manages projects in targeted areas of projected work, to include process review, network engineering and operational practices, and needs that will affect Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) LAN/WAN operation. Provides technical support for existing infrastructure supporting the AFTC enterprise. Qualifications/Requirements: – U.S. Citizenship – Must be able to perform heavy lifting up to 45 lbs. in order to install UPS, network devices, etc. into computer racks. There will be periods of extended standing with requirements for stooping, crawling and kneeling. – May be required to work evenings, holidays and overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required. – Information Assurance certification (8570) is required. – Extensive knowledge of a full range of network systems (LAN/WAN) design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, testing, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining mission critical voice, data, and video services that support functional requirements. – Specialized knowledge of the network architecture, interrelationships, operating modes, configuration, topology, and protocols typically found at base level. – Advanced knowledge of network operating and maintenance concepts and methods to troubleshoot network problems. – Advanced knowledge of complex configuration management techniques and requirements appropriate to managing base level network systems. – Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve a variety of network problems; and to analyze – component interrelationships and evaluate network systems and computer applications from an operational perspective. – Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements. 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 To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_. 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We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success. #LI-DNI

Company Name: Air Force Civilian Service

Salary: $101121 – 156323 per year

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