Supervisory IT Specialist (Network/Sysadmin)
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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 Supervisory IT Specialist (Network/Sysadmin), (NH-2210-03) to work at the 96 Communications Squadron (96 CS/SCOO) at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. In this position you will serve as first level supervisory and managerial authorities over non-supervisory IT specialist/technician employees assigned to 96 CS/SCOO, Eglin Data Center: Responsible for performing professional cyber networking Infrastructure planning, maintenance and installation support of 96th Test Wing and Team Eglin units as well as delivering first-class COMM to advance Team Eglin's warfighting capabilities.APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!Location: Valparaiso, FL (Eglin Air Force Base) Typical 2024 salary range: $86,962 - $134,435 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 possibleIncentives: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.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 of IT Project Management experience desired- 5+ years of supervisory experience desired- 10+ years of IT administration experience desiredMajor Duties: - First-level supervisory responsibilities over the Team Eglin Core Data Center personnel.- Plan and implement data center modernization efforts, including upgrading hardware and software, adopting new technologies, and improving processes and procedures.- Manage the planning of the data center budget, including preparing and monitoring financial plans, tracking expenses, and controlling costs. Provide documentation, slide decks, and briefs to leadership to advocate for funding allocation.- Ensure the data center operates efficiently and effectively, meeting performance and service level agreements, and complying with relevant regulations and policies.- Oversee the maintenance and repair of data center equipment and infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, networking devices, and power and cooling systems.- Ensure the security and integrity of data center operations, including implementing access controls, monitoring for security threats, and responding to incidents.- Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders, including IT, facilities, and vendors, to ensure seamless and effective data center operations.- Prepare and present reports and performance metrics to senior management and other stakeholders.- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation on data center policies, procedures, and equipment.- Continuously improve data center operations, including identifying and implementing best practices and innovation.Qualifications/Requirements:- U.S. Citizenship - Obtain & maintain Top Secret security clearance - This is a designated Drug Testing Position - This is a cybersecurity position within the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF); the employee will be fully qualified in accordance with DoDD 8140.01, DoDI 8140.02, and DoDM 8140.03.- Professional knowledge of DoD Information Technology policies, procedures, controls, and responsibilities- Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate, resolve complex issues or problems, and modify standard practices and techniques to solve complex interrelated problems.- Skill, judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.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 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 Federal Resume Tips:Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:To 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:Equal 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-DNI