IT Specialist - Systems Engineer / Administrator

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

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a Full Time IT Specialist (Systems Administration) to operate as a senior systems engineer at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV. You will plan, install, test, upgrade, and operate hardware and software systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance, plus Level II Security+ certification within 6 months. Telework up to 20% may be approved based on supervisory approval.

Qualifications

• Plan, coordinate, and administer computer systems to ensure availability, performance, and reliability.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Must obtain Information Assurance Level II (Security+) within 6 months of duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior systems engineer responsible for installation, testing, modification, upgrading, and operation of hardware and software systems.
• Knowledge of operating systems, devices, and interoperability to optimize system performance.

Skills

Systems Administration

Cloud Administration

Python

Kubernetes

Docker

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

Database Management

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full Time, Information Technology (IT) Specialists (Systems Administration) (GS-2210-12), performing duties as a Systems Engineer, 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.

This position can close at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

In this position you will serve as a senior systems engineer with responsibility for planning and coordinating the installation, testing, modifying, upgrading, and operation of hardware and software systems.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a “Top Secret” Security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

Must be able obtain and maintain the appropriate Information Assurance certification; Level II Security+, within 6 months of assigned duties.

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices for integrating information system components sufficient to plan, coordinate, and administer computer systems, and optimize system performance.
• Knowledge of the latest advancements in technology to 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.

Highly Desired Experience/Knowledge

• Cloud Administration - Python - Containerization - Kubernetes - Docker - Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Machine Learning (ML) - Zero Trust 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 working age. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer.