Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert Linux technical advice, guidance, and future planning for the AFTAC's enterprise mission supporting treaty monitoring activities. This position serves as the focal point for Linux-based mission server management. Linux Systems Administrator for administration, maintenance, evaluating effectiveness, analyzing design, developing structures.

Duties

Serves as a Linux senior systems administrator and technical authority in regard to operating systems maintenance, server management tools, automated disk/host provisioning, usage/capacity planning and reporting, automatic event reporting, automatic change management documentation and overall maintenance of all Linux systems. Technical authority in regard to Information Technology server requirements, emerging technology trends, candidate solution analyses, products and solutions. Monitors and evaluates emerging developments in the Information Technology field and recommends adoption of new technology that will enhance the effectiveness of the organization's ability to ensure all word-side systems support, networks, and data are optimized. Provides technical assistance, systems advisory service, and training to IT users and/or less experienced IT specialists. Provide technical guidance to a group of military, civilian, and contract employees; providing administrative and technical guidance necessary to accomplish the work of the organization; restricting, reorienting, and recasting immediate goals, objectives, plans and schedules to meet substantial changes in the workload. Serves as a liaison with the center Plans & Programs directorate to define business requirements, reviews IT deliverables, and evaluates and tests hardware and software. Applies information security/assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery and usage of application systems and services.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive Security Clearance with access to sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A Non-Disclosure agreement must be signed.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Incumbent is subject to initial and random drug testing.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Employee may be required to undergo random Cl polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled.
• This position includes information assurance work. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position may be required to achieve the appropriate Information Assurance Technical Level II certification within 6 months of assignment of these duties.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• The employee may be required to work irregular duty hours, nights and/or weekends.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Individual Occupational Requirements for Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A) ***Salary Ranges includes local market supplement*** This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience includes: Serves as a Linux senior systems administrator and technical authority in regard to operating systems maintenance, server management tools, automated disk/host provisioning, usage/capacity planning and reporting, automatic event reporting, automatic change management documentation and overall maintenance of all Linux systems. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of Information Technology infrastructure systems administration policies, processes, best practices, and requirements as they relate to performing as a senior systems engineer in an Enterprise mission systems environment. Provide technical oversight to critical, national initiatives related to world-wide enterprise Information Technology solutions and associated issues. 2. Knowledge of a full range of Linux management concepts, operations, design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in designing, developing, testing, implementing, managing, and maintaining Linux systems which meet current and future state of the art organizational mission requirements. 3. Ability to perform assignments that require a mastery of Red Hat X.X Enterprise Linux, SuSE X.X Linux and clustering technologies. (latest versions) 4. Ability to use judgment and discretion in the acquisition and implementation 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. 5. Knowledge of Information Technology Systems administration approaches to assure that new and modified systems components integrate properly within a critical Information Technology environment in order to optimize performance and satisfy customer and mission needs. 6. Ability to apply advanced knowledge of the principles and methods of Information Technology systems administration in relation emerging technology trends, and product and solution research and analysis. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]