Full Job Description
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK) (NH-2210-02) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Mission Support Group, 412th Communications Squadron, 412 CS/SCOIM at Edwards Air Force Base.
In this position you serve as a lnformation Technology (IT) Specialist system providing networking techniques to the Edwards Air Force Base network infrastructure and control the network environment. Responsible for implementing and enforcing DoD and Air Force policies, mandates and laws to ensure the availability, integrity and reliability of network resources. Responds to security incidents, network faults, and user outages. Controls all communications and information entering and exiting the Base.
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Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490 - $113,185 (includes locality)
"If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."
Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
Travel Requirements: No travel
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Must have requirements or may not be considered:
- Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes IA work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within 6 months of assignment. A waiver of this 6-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from the position.
Desired Skills:
- 2 years proven experience as network technician with hands-on experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining network equipment and cabling. Skilled in switches, routers, wireless access points, TCP/IP, VLANs, basic routing, hardware replacement, cable management, network monitoring, and ticket-based incident resolution. Familiar with documenting network changes, supporting users, and following security and operational procedures.
- 2 years proven experience as a data center network technician with expertise in scalable, resilient, and secure network design. Skilled in spine-leaf/EVPN-VXLAN fabrics, BGP routing, hybrid-cloud connectivity, network security, automation, monitoring, capacity planning, and data center migrations. Experienced in cross-functional teams and developing technical standards, implementation plans, and operational documentation.
Major Duties:
- Manages the base LAN/WAN systems, configures and installs network hardware/software, and maintains LAN Operations with direction from supervisor. Installs, configures, and troubleshoots network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, switches, cabling system, network interface cards, multiplexers, and concentrators.
- With guidance, implements configuration management plan to ensure optimization of connectivity between remote sites throughout the installation.
- Ensures local procedures for networks, system operations, and product assembly and installation are current.
- Supports the efforts of technicians and support contractors in the daily operations and sustainment of network configuration management.
- Assists in the development, documentation and implementation procedures and standards for response to major network outages, network backup and recovery, switching equipment configurations and interfaces, administration, security auditing, and connection monitoring with direction from supervision.
- Researches and evaluate commercial software and hardware systems along with network design plans to determine the application to current and future requirements.
- Through mentoring and assistance, obtains knowledge of network software and hardware used within the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) architecture. Provides input on major studies of network systems and business process issues to appraise desirability of major changes.
Qualifications/Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
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.
Obtain & maintain Secret Security clearance
Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes IA work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within 6 months of assignment.
Manages the base LAN/WAN systems, configures and installs network hardware/software, and maintains LAN
Operations with direction from supervisor. Installs, configures, and troubleshoots network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, switches, cabling system, network interface cards, multiplexers, and concentrators.
Supports the efforts of technicians and support contractors in the daily operations and sustainment of network configuration management. Assists in the development, documentation and implementation procedures and standards for response to major network outages, network backup and recovery, switching equipment configurations and interfaces, administration, security auditing, and connection monitoring with direction from supervision.
Researches and evaluates commercial software and hardware systems along with network design plans to determine the application to current and future requirements.
Provides technical support for existing infrastructure supporting the AFTC enterprise. Identifies new customer requirements in an assigned area and conducts analysis of related systems to determine the nature of requirements.
Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes IA work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within 6 months of assignment. A waiver of this 6-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from the position.
Knowledge of a full range of network systems (LAN/WAN) design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, testing, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining mission critical voice, data, and video services that support functional requirements.
Specialized knowledge of the network architecture, interrelationships, operating modes, configuration, topology, and protocols typically found at base level.
Knowledge of network operating and maintenance concepts and methods to troubleshoot network problems.
Knowledge of complex configuration management techniques and requirements appropriate to managing base level network systems.
Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve a variety of network problems; and to analyze component interrelationships and evaluate network systems and computer applications from an operational perspective.
Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.
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.
Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:
11 Federal Holidays each year
13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
Paid Vacation Time:
13-26 days per year based on length of employment
Health Insurance:
No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
Retirement:
Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Basic Benefits Plan
Social Security:
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
Health & Wellness:
Various Medical
Flexible Spending Account
Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
Family and Medical Leave Act
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold
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https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/
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https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
