Information Technology Specialist (System Administration)

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is currently seeking candidate for an Information Technology Specialist (System Administration), GS-2210-12 in Hampton, VA.

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Salary : $88,183 $114,634Qualifications / Requirements :

The primary purpose of this position is : To serve as a Combat Air Forces (CAF) Air Force Engineering and Technical Services (AFETS) Information Technology Specialist;

serves as a senior systems administrator with responsibility for planning and coordinating the installation, testing, modifying, upgrading, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems to support MAJCOM and subordinate units.

Provides technical advice to senior leadership, and technical assistance and training to unit personnel.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance
• This is a drug testing designated position. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Knowledge of wide range of principles, methods, and practices for integrating information system components sufficient to plan, coordinate, and administer computer systems, and optimize system performance.
• Skills such as VMware, Windows Server, DNS, Unix, PowerShell, TDL, SADL, ADSI, JRE, MIDS-LVT, TRS, MSCT, OPTASKLINKs, TBMCS, ATOs, KRADOS, GCCS and JWICS are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the latest advancements in technology to resolve unusual and difficult issues and initiate corrective or preventative action to ensure optimum performance of the system.
• Knowledge of performance tuning tools, database management, and project management methods sufficient to optimize systems performance, troubleshoot database performance problems, and perform a wide range of systems administration functions.
• Knowledge of operating systems, associated devices, and the interoperability of systems sufficient to install, upgrade, troubleshoot, test, and maintain those systems;

to optimize the functionality and performance of systems; and to ensure the availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers.

• Ability to apply methods and practices for troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving systems to solve complex problems, provide support that minimizes interruptions in service to customers, and maintain liaison with industry and other activities to provide awareness of state of the art technology.
• Must have and provide a high degree of specialized experience supporting cyberspace enterprise network services in a Combat Communications or Air Control Squadron or Network Operations Squadron or Air and Space Communications Squadron unit or equivalent civilian cyberspace network services experience in order to be found well qualified for the position.
• CAF AFETS Specialist is subject to short notice TDY deployment and / or PCS move to meet worldwide operational / mission requirements.

This position requires the employee to sign a mobility agreement under the provisions of the agency mobility program.

This position shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.

This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve.

Incumbent may be deployed to a remote area and requested to be armed or the position has access to firearms or ammunition.

When this situation occurs, the position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.

An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this publication.

• Must meet physical requirements for immediate worldwide deployment, remote from adequate medical facilities, for extended TDY.
• This position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. The incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification, such as Sec+ within six months of assignment of these duties.

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AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

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