IT Specialist - Systems Engineer ​/ Administrator

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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.

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.

• 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.