IT Specialist - Enterprise Architect​/Network Engineer

Overview

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for TWO Full Time, Information Technology Specialists (GS-2210-13), performing duties as an Enterprise Architect/Network Engineer for Executive Airlift Communications Network, working at the Headquarters (HQ) Air Mobility Command (AMC), Scott Air Force Base (AFB), in Belleville, Illinois.

Salary ($109,837 - $141,880) based on experience.

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In this position you serve as senior technical expert/advisor, enterprise architect and network systems engineer for the Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN) in support of the Senior Leader Command, Control, and Communications System – Airborne (SLC3S-A) program for which AMC is lead command. This position is directly responsible for the analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the EACN structural framework, and to align this framework with the mission, goals, and processes.

Work includes the testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration/interoperability, and maintenance/ sustainment of EACN used for the transmission of information by senior leaders including the President (POTUS), Vice President (VPOTUS), Secretary of Defense (SECDEF), Secretary of State (SECSTATE), Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Director of Homeland Security (DHS), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), and Combatant Commanders (COCOMs). Interfaces with stakeholders at the Major Commands (MAJCOMs), COCOMs, Department of the Air Force (DAF), Joint Service, and Department of War (DOW) levels.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

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

This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position.

Incumbent is required to complete foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role and resident qualification requirements within 12 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role.

Significant experience with Cisco

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

• Comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals, principles, and methodologies of enterprise architecture and network engineering practices gained through formal education and experience.
• Technical knowledge of network/system engineering, systems hardware design and software applications.
• Knowledge of satellite communications and airborne network systems programs, architectures, facilities, hardware, and software.
• Knowledge of communications and information systems operations, design, configuration, facilities, practices, and methodology found both in government and industry.
• Knowledge of the acquisition process and system sustainment issues, standard Air Force communications and information infrastructure systems and programs, DoW and Air Force architecture, DoW and Air Force airborne networks programs, information assurance requirements and network operations.
• Skill and ability to configure, test, and troubleshoot computers, computer operating systems, computer applications and communications and networking protocols and equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to develop network engineering documentation products, plans, policy, expert guidance and procedural documents, and technical reports.

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.

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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.