INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (System Administration)

The Air Force Civilian Service

$89K — $138K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in systems administration and IT integration
  • Expertise in performance tuning and managing complex database systems
  • Deep understanding of operating systems and device interoperability
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance
  • Strong skills in project management and strategic gap analysis

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate installation and maintenance of IT systems
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues to maintain system functionality
  • Implement and manage cybersecurity protocols across IT/OT investments
  • Develop and support strategic management of Cyber Operations Systems workforce
  • Analyze and strategize to address Digital Depot requirements and workforce gaps

Benefits

  • Eligible for recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development within the Air Force
  • Potential for job stability through federal employment
Full Job Description
This position is open exclusively to current Department of War (DoW) Federal Employees. Applicants must submit their most recent SF50 to verify eligibility. Applications without the required SF50 and other supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will not be forwarded for consideration.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Information Technology Specialist (Systems Administration) (NH-2210-03) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center's Cyberspace and IT Directorate, AFSC/A6C Office at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This job may close at any time! Apply now!!!

Recruitment, Relocation, Retention incentives may be considered.

2026 Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) yearly w/ locality

Job Open Date: 8/5/2026

Job Close Date: 8/19/2026

Who may apply: Current DoW Civilian Employees

To serve as a senior system administrator with responsibility for planning and coordinating the installation, testing, modifying, upgrading, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems for the Cyber and Information Technology Directorate, Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC/A6).

AFSC/A6 is AFSC's Enterprise Center IT Office. AFSC/A6C is responsible for all aspects of digital integration. Specifically, AFSC is the Digital Depot lead to provide secure connectivity to the industrial floor, transparency, and connectivity across the Enterprise supporting proactive equipment maintenance and equipment usage data; modernizes AFSC's end-to-end Business Processes with Industry Leading Technologies integrated in a cost-effective manner; ensures efficient/effective Cyber Security compliance of AFSC's information technology (IT)/operational technology (OT) investments to include management of Depot Support System (DSS) boundary, hosting cyber table top exercises, and maintaining AFSC's cyber terrain list. Additionally, AFSC manages AFSC IT/OT Portfolio, implementing the Portfolio Management (PfM) four phases (analyze, select, control, & evaluate); implement Digital Depot OT solutions to include Industrial Internal of Things, Digital Infrastructure, Data environment, and Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) for Organic Industrial Base. Develops, implements, and maintains operations to support a resilient comprehensive cybersecurity professional workforce though providing strategic management of the Cyber Operations Systems (COS) functional workforce (military/civilian/ contractor) across the Center enterprise. Responsible for assessing current and projected Digital Depot requirements and workforce requirements determining gap analysis and strategizing to meet shortfalls. AFSC advocates and manages budget activities and funds management for associated workload.

Requirements:

- Obtain & maintain a security clearance

- Must be a U.S. Citizen

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices for integrating information system components sufficient to plan, coordinate, and administer computer systems, and optimize system performance.

2. Knowledge of the latest advancements in technology to initiate corrective or preventative action to ensure optimum performance of the system.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

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. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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