What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Specialist - Senior Systems Administrator position at Air Force Civilian Service?
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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Information Technology (IT) Specialist (GG-2210-13), to perform as a Senior Systems Administrator working at the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF), Concepts, Development, & Management (CDM) Office, Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia. Duty location will be within the National Capitol Region.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007.
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.
Salary ($121,785 - $158,322) based on experience.
This position can close at any time. Apply Now!
Qualifications/Requirements
In this position you will serve as a senior systems administrator with responsibility for planning and coordinating the installation, testing, modifying, upgrading, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems for collateral, Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) IT systems. To assist in providing information systems security (ISS) management for all IT systems assigned to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Sensitive Activities Office (SAO). To maintain the organizational COMSEC program.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a current “Top Secret” Security clearance with eligibility to gain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate Information Assurance certification within 6 months of assigned duties.
This position requires at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit: https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”
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.
Must be of legal work age.
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Information Technology (IT) Specialist (GG-2210-13), to perform as a Senior Systems Administrator working at the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF), Concepts, Development, & Management (CDM) Office, Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia. Duty location will be within the National Capitol Region.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007.
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.
Salary ($121,785 - $158,322) based on experience.
This position can close at any time. Apply Now!
Qualifications/Requirements
In this position you will serve as a senior systems administrator with responsibility for planning and coordinating the installation, testing, modifying, upgrading, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems for collateral, Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) IT systems. To assist in providing information systems security (ISS) management for all IT systems assigned to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Sensitive Activities Office (SAO). To maintain the organizational COMSEC program.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a current “Top Secret” Security clearance with eligibility to gain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate Information Assurance certification within 6 months of assigned duties.
This position requires at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, methods, policies, advancements, information security practices, and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures to ensure optimum performing systems.
- Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of Cybersecurity principles, concepts, practices, methods, and cross-domain solutions within the Department of War (DoW), Director of National Intelligence (DNI), and Special Access Program (SAP) Communities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the certification and accreditation/risk management framework processes.
- Expert ability to perform a wide range of systems administration functions to optimize the functionality and performance of systems and ensure the availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers, telecommunication circuits, and equipment.
- Apply expert IT methods and information security practices for troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving systems to solve complex problems, provide support that minimizes interruptions in service to users, and maintain liaison with industry and other activities to provide awareness of state-of-the-art technology.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit: https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”
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.
Must be of legal work age.
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $121,785 - $158,322