Network Operations Lead - Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Edwards AFB, California$103,013 - $161,755Full-timePosted 7h ago

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Summary

The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.

Duties

DO-2210-02 - Position duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for guiding a team in the daily operations of scientific networks, servers, client support administration, telecommunications, wireless communications, software license management and central computer facility. Establishes performance standards and evaluates performance for the branch. Provides professional competence in applying foundations of information technology in the support and management of network architectures that satisfy the laboratory's scientific research missions integrating DoD, Air Force, AFMC, AFRL, and local requirements to maximize and provide continuous, leading edge computing capabilities. Helps manage and oversee network architecture planning, project schedules, software and hardware testing and integration, resource allocation, and IT project costs, including hardware and software requirements. Accomplishes additional duties as assigned to support the greater AFRL mission.

Qualifications and evaluation

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How to apply

Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload a two-pg. resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Unofficial/Official Transcripts, Certifications, DD214s, VA Letter, SF-50, etc.). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS (Air Force Civilian Service) via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Required documents

Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Additional information

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