Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK) (NH-2210-02) 412 CS/SCOIM

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); In loco; USD 47.000 - 113.000; Tempo pieno

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Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base seeks an Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK) to maintain the base LAN/WAN, implement network configurations, and support secure, reliable connectivity across the Edwards network. IA certification is required, with certification achievable within six months.

This role includes travel up to 25% and adherence to DoD/AF policies to ensure availability and security of critical infrastructure.

Competenze

• 2 years proven experience as network technician with hands-on experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining network equipment.
• Hands-on experience with switches, routers, wireless access points, TCP/IP, VLANs, and network monitoring.
• Experience with data center networks and cross-functional collaboration.

Mansioni

• Manage base LAN/WAN systems and install network hardware/software.
• Implement configuration management to optimize connectivity between sites.
• Ensure network operations are documented, secure, and compliant with DoD policies.
• Support daily operations and incident response for network outages.

Conoscenze

Network technician

TCP/IP

VLANs

Security incident response

Strumenti

Routers

Switches

Cabling

Network monitoring

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Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK) (NH-2210-02)

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK) (NH-2210-02) 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 serve as a lnformation Technology (IT) Specialist system providing networking 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.

Announcement Closes: 11/19/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490 - $113,185 per year (includes locality)
"If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Must have requirements or may not be considered

Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes IA work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within 6 months of assignment. A waiver of this 6-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from the position.

Desired Skills

2 years proven experience as network technician with hands‑on experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining network equipment and cabling. Skilled in switches, routers, wireless access points, TCP/IP, VLANs, basic routing, hardware replacement, cable management, network monitoring, and ticket‑based incident resolution. Familiar with documenting network changes, supporting users, and following security and operational procedures.

2 years proven experience as a data center network technician with expertise in scalable, resilient, and secure network design. Skilled in spine‑leaf/EVPN‑VXLAN fabrics, BGP routing, hybrid‑cloud connectivity, network security, automation, monitoring, capacity planning, and data center migrations. Experienced in cross‑functional teams and developing technical standards, implementation plans, and operational documentation.

Major Duties

Manages the base LAN/WAN systems, configures and installs network hardware/software, and maintains LAN Operations with direction from supervisor. Installs, configures, and troubleshoots network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, switches, cabling system, network interface cards, multiplexers, and concentrators.

With guidance, implements configuration management plan to ensure optimization of connectivity between remote sites throughout the installation.

Ensures local procedures for networks, system operations, and product assembly and installation are current.

Supports the efforts of technicians and support contractors in the daily operations and sustainment of network configuration management.

Assists in the development, documentation and implementation procedures and standards for response to major network outages, network backup and recovery, switching equipment configurations and interfaces, administration, security auditing, and connection monitoring with direction from supervision.

Researches and evaluate commercial software and hardware systems along with network design plans to determine the application to current and future requirements.

Through mentoring and assistance, obtains knowledge of network software and hardware used within the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) architecture. Provides input on major studies of network systems and business process issues to appraise desirability of major changes.

Qualifications/Requirements

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period OR 2‑year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes IA work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01‑M, incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within 6 months of assignment.

Manages the base LAN/WAN systems, configures and installs network hardware/software, and maintains LAN Operations with direction from supervisor. Installs, configures, and troubleshoots network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, switches, cabling system, network interface cards, multiplexers, and concentrators.

Supports the efforts of technicians and support contractors in the daily operations and sustainment of network configuration management. Assists in the development, documentation and implementation procedures and standards for response to major network outages, network backup and recovery, switching equipment configurations and interfaces, administration, security auditing, and connection monitoring with direction from supervision.

Researches and evaluates commercial software and hardware systems along with network design plans to determine the application to current and future requirements.

Provides technical support for existing infrastructure supporting the AFTC enterprise. Identifies new customer requirements in an assigned area and conducts analysis of related systems to determine the nature of requirements.

Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes IA work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01‑M, incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within 6 months of assignment. A waiver of this 6-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01‑M, C3.2.4.2. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from the position.

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.

Knowledge of network operating and maintenance concepts and methods to troubleshoot network problems.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

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ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED