Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (NH-2210-03) 445TS/EWJI

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/relocation incentive

Paid relocation (PCS costs may be paid

Student Loan Repayment incentive

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base seeks a full-time Supervisory Information Technology Specialist to lead the Systems Administration team, oversee the information assurance program, and maintain authority to operate. The role involves designing and sustaining IT infrastructure to support developmental and operational DT&E/OT&E programs.

Real-time monitoring, reliable networks, servers and application services are required to enable Digital Test and Training Range operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading a system administration team.
• 3+ years of experience managing IT projects, assets, software licenses, and configurations.
• 5+ years of experience in IT systems and network administration.

Responsibilities

• Exercise supervision and personnel management responsibilities.
• Lead the Network Security Program by implementing IT security policies and safeguarding information across LAN, WAN, and other paths.
• Apply IT security principles to protect information resources throughout their life cycle and enforce INFOSEC/COMPUSEC policy.
• Lead personnel in executing IA requirements and related processes.
• Coordinate with scrum masters and program managers to support hardware/software installation, configuration, and integration to meet mission needs.

Skills

Team leadership

IT project management

IT systems administration

Job description

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Position Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (NH-2210-03) to work at the 412 Test Wing, 412 Electronics Warfare Group, 445 Test Squadron (445TS/EWJI) at Edwards Air Force Base.
In this position you will serve as a first-level supervisor, managing the Systems Administration team by applying technical expertise to execute the organization's information assurance (IA) program and maintain authority to operate (ATO). Design, implement and sustain IT infrastructure that supports developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT&E and OT&E) programs. Provide real-time monitoring capabilities and ensure reliable networks, servers and application services that enable Digital Test and Training Range (DTTR) operations.

Announcement Closes: 11/10/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $104, 349 - $161,313per 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

Incentives:

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

This position MAY be eligible for a Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Desired Skills:

• 3+ years of experience leading a system administration team.
• 3+ years of experience managing IT projects, assets, software licenses, and configurations.
• 5+ years of experience in IT systems and network administration.

Major Duties:

• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
• Lead the execution of the Network Security Program by implementing IT security policies and safeguarding information moving into, within, and out of the installation across LAN, WAN, and other communication pathways.
• Apply IT security principles and technologies to protect information system resources throughout their life cycle, establishing and enforcing INFOSEC/COMPUSEC policy for the flight.
• Lead personnel in executing a broad range of processes and practices required to meet IA requirements.
• Coordinate with scrum masters and program managers to support hardware and software installation, configuration, and integration activities that meet mission and project requirements.

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 and “Top Secret” security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

This is a designated Drug Testing Position.

Check OPM Quals Standard and Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR)

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required level of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification within 9 months of assigned duties.

Knowledge of a full range of IT security principles, concepts, practices, products and services, and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.

Knowledge of IT INFOSEC security requirements for certification and accreditation, network operations and protocols, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews. Knowledge of Local Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry.

Knowledge of a broad range of telecommunications concepts and principles, operating modes, systems, media, equipment, equipment configuration, and related software systems, processes and procedures to assess and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources (e.g., espionage, disruption of services, destructive programs/applications) and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications.

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