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System Operations Manager

Air Force Civilian Service
Quantico, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026 CLOSED ON 7/16/2026

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Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time System Operations Manager, GS-2210-13 at the Air Force Office of Special Investigation Field HQ, Quantico, VA.

Salary Range: $121,000 - 138,000

Relocation incentive may be available based on eligibility.

Depending on the type of position you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

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AFOSI is hiring a Systems Operations Manager at Quantico, Virginia. This fast-paced, highly visible role manages implementation and operation of AFOSI worldwide systems and networks, provides guidance on implementation of critical Information Technology services, and serves as the central focal point for on-premises and cloud operational status reporting to AFOSI leadership and elements of the Department of the Air Force cyber enterprise. Strong interpersonal skills to research and coordinate with Air Force, DoD and Federal Communications and Law Enforcement agencies is required.

  • US citizenship is required
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance
  • This is a designated drug testing position
  • This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
  • Mastery knowledge of, and skills in applying systems administration theories, concepts, and methods; enterprise IT architecture principles and concepts; integrating new technologies into an enterprise architecture; project management principles, methods and best practices; DoD and AF information systems security standards; and methods sufficient to develop and present plans for integrating new server technology into existing architecture and development of future architecture
  • Mastery knowledge of complex IT systems analysis and applications software concepts, functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient to evaluate the feasibility of proposed new systems and applications software projects; and to design, write, test, debug, and maintain information systems and applications software and ensure successful integration with existing and anticipated infrastructure and the database environment
  • Knowledge of IT system application software and systems development life cycles, including systems documentation, system requirements and techniques, design development, configuration management, cost benefit analysis, systems analysis, unprecedented design methodologies, data administration, systems integration, and testing
  • Mastery knowledge of IT management information systems and applications software technology to isolate causes of problems between hardware, system, and applications software programs and to measure system performance and/or extend operating system capabilities to support related mission activities
  • Knowledge of a wide range of IT management information and applications software development and analysis techniques, requirements, methods, sources, and procedures, including familiarity with approaches used by organizations in other agencies and/or the private sector to accomplish a variety of assignments designed to provide organizations with improved business practices

Desired Experience: Switches, routers, network administration, system administration, VLAN, Cloud , Security , Network , CND, CCNA, Firewall, AWS, Azure, Linux, Red Hat

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.

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/

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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.

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Salary : $121,000 - $138,000

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