IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)

Air National Guard Units

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 111,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in California seeks an IT Specialist (Network) to oversee administration of local and tactical networks, ensure security and encryption compliance, and support base communications.

The role requires analyzing customer requirements, managing network infrastructure, and guiding subordinate staff. A TS clearance is required; the position is permanent and on-site at a Combat Communications Unit.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in listed fields or 24 semester hours with relevant coursework.
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent.
When using education to substitute, transcripts/certificates must be provided at time of application.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer requirements and manage system administration and network infrastructure.
Oversee LAN/WAN, wireless, and voice systems for unit networks including Combat Communications Squadron.
Ensure COMSEC, cybersecurity risk assessments, and encryption requirements are met.

Skills

Network administration

Requirements analysis

System administration

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in related fields

Graduate education with 24+ semester hours in relevant fields

3 years of graduate education toward Ph.D.

Job description

This IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) position, is located in the Operations Section of a Combat Communications Unit and is part of the CA 147 CBCS.

Key Responsibilities

THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION. The primary purpose of the IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK), GS-2210-11, is to perform a full range of administrative control, technical direction, and oversight for subordinate personnel within the Section.

Responsible for analyzing customer requirements and managing the system(s) administration, infrastructure optimization, customer support, and maintenance requirements associated with local classified and unclassified area/wide area networks and/or tactical network (LAN/WAN), wireless systems, and voice systems utilized by the unit's organizations on the base including, but limited to Combat Communications Squadron.

Manages customer IT requirements to meet operational, training, and readiness missions which includes satisfying communications security (COMSEC), cybersecurity risk assessments, and encryption requirements. Ensures viable training programs are developed for assigned functions. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Have a Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management OR degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work required OR have a combination of education and experience.

(Only graduate education in excess of the amount required above may be used.) When there is a positive education or certification requirement, or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience, copies of transcripts (unofficial) and/or certificates are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational/certification requirement or substitution.

Failure to provide transcripts and/or certificates at the time of application will result in automatic disqualification. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85307 – $110905/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.