Information Technology Specialist (System Administrator)
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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 (System Administrator) (GS-2210-11) to work at the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), at the 704 Test Group, 586 Flight Test Squadron, at Holloman Air Force Base, in Alamogordo, New Mexico.In this position, the incumbent will serve as a Systems Administrator, planning and coordinating the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems in a Secure Facility. They will plan, coordinate, and implement all system requirements, ensure the effective function and performance of systems, and ensure effective surveillance of system components and their operation. They will plan, develop, and implement effective IT enhancements that will improve 586 FLTS and 704 TG operations.APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!Location: Alamogordo, NM (Holloman Air Force Base)Typical 2024 salary range: $72,353 - $94,317 per year (includes locality)Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed Unscheduled Telework Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possibleDirect 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:- Experience with and or knowledge of Acromatics telemetry equipment, Telemetry systems, Vista software, and IADS software.- Experience with and or knowledge of test, flight test, COMSEC, electronics, radio frequency equipment, and secure facilities.- Experience with Cyber-vulnerability mitigation, Cybersecurity compliance, Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework.Major Duties:Administers the Local Area Network- Conducts problem analysis to identify trends, ineffective practices or procedures, and equipment shortcomings.- Plans for current and future technology integration and works issues for compatibility and standardization based on current and projected customer needs.- Ensures the rigorous application of information security and assurance policies in the delivery of network services.Qualifications/Requirements:- U.S. Citizenship- Obtain & maintain Security clearance TS/SCI- This is a designated Drug Testing Position- A professional degree at the bachelor's level from an accredited institution in Cybersecurity/IT or a closely related field preferred but not required.- Security+ CertificationAir 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 matchingHealth & Wellness:- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family- Flexible Spending Account- Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability InsuranceWork/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 opportunitiesTo learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at Resume Tips: of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees: receive additional information about current and future job openings with Air Force Civilian Service, please register at www.AFciviliancareers.com and click “Subscribe” in the top right corner.Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. 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-FS1