IT Specialist - Senior Network Administrator / Engineer

Air Force Civilian Service; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) seeks a Senior IT Specialist - Network Administrator/Engineer (GS-2210-12) at the 805th Combat Training Squadron, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV. Salary ranges from $91,427 to $118,857, with up to 20% telework possible subject to supervision. A one-year probation or two-year trail period may apply; position may close at any time.

U.S. citizenship is required. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a full range of network systems (LAN/WAN) design principles and protocols.
• Knowledge of network architecture, interrelationships, and enterprise level configurations.
• Knowledge of network operating and maintenance concepts and troubleshooting methods.
• Knowledge of complex configuration management techniques for base and enterprise networks.
• Ability to analyze information, plan actions, and solve network problems effectively.
• Awareness of technological advances and how to meet future requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate installation, testing, modification, upgrade, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network hardware and software.
• Provide technical advice to senior leadership and training to personnel.

Skills

LAN/WAN design

Network architecture

Troubleshooting

Configuration management

Analytical thinking

Tech trends awareness

Job description

Join a Team Built on Innovation and Purpose—Air Force Civilian Service Cyberspace and Information Technology needs “Ready Talent” to Advance Innovation and Strengthen Mission Success to shape the future!

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a, Full Time, Information Technology (IT) Specialist, Senior Network Administrator/Engineer (GS-2210-12), working at the 805th Combat Training Squadron (CTS), at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Salary: ($91,427 - $118,857) based on experience and qualifications.

20% Telework may be authorized based on supervisory approval.

Depending on the type of position you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trail period. This position can close at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

In this position you will serve as a senior IT Specialist network administrator/ engineer with responsibility for planning and coordinating the installation, testing, modifying, upgrading, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software. You will provide technical advice to senior leadership and technical assistance and training to organization personnel.

• Knowledge of a full range of network systems (LAN/WAN) design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, testing, installing operating, managing, and maintaining network services that support functional requirements.
• Knowledge of network architecture, interrelationships: operating modes, configuration topology, and protocols typically found at base and enterprise 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 and enterprise 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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

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.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer