What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Specialist position at Air Force Test Center?
- Published Dec. 18, 2024
- Air Force Test Center
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About the Air Force Test Center:
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a full-time Information Technology Specialist NH-2210-03 to work at the 412 Test Wing, Electronic Warfare Group, 445 Test Squadron (445TS/EWJ-OL) at Nellis Air Force Base in Nellis, Nevada.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide journeyman level expertise that involves developing, delivering, and supporting IT systems in order to obtain, maintain, and sustain an Authority to Operate (ATO) for modeling and simulation capabilities related to aircraft and their subsystems within a highly integrated virtualized battlespace environment and ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices across all areas of the architecture. The systems consist of digital and analog processors, cockpit displays & controls, mechanical and electrical interfaces, and digital models of a wide variety and fidelity. Software includes algorithms for navigation, ordnance targeting/delivery, flight controls, energy & propulsion management, communications, sensor imaging, and target locations and identification as well as data management and data analysis.
THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!
Location: Nellis, NV (Nellis Air Force Base)
Typical 2024 salary range: $88,756-$137,209 (includes locality)
Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation and student loan repayment incentive .Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
- Unix or linux system administration experience with networked systems, including unix/linux-based networked file systems
- Ability to manage (non-supervisory) a team of 6-10, and able to mentor where needed
- Ability to adapt to and prioritize quickly changing mission requirements
Major Duties:
- System Admin - Work involves planning and coordinating the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems
- Operating Systems - Work involves the planning, installation, configuration, testing, implementation, and management of the systems environment in support of the organization’s IT modeling and simulation architecture
- Network Services - Work involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats
- Data Management - Work involves the planning, development, implementation, and administration of systems for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data
- Customer Support - Work involves the planning and delivery of customer support services, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and/or training, in response to customer requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance
- This is a designated Drug Testing Position
- Education requirements (Check OPM Qualifications Standard and Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR))
- Must achieve the IA certification within six months of assignment
- Must have 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
- Must have knowledge of IT INFOSEC security requirements for certification and accreditation, network operations and protocols, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to implement and configure system /network compliance with security accreditation requirements
- Must have knowledge of Local Area Network security requirements and techniques to implement protection of computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry
Paid Time Off:
- 11 Federal Holidays off per year
- Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
- 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Retirement:
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
Health & Wellness:
- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
- Flexible Spending Account
- Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
- Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
Salary : $88,756 - $137,209
