IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN) (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units - Department of the Air Force

To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience Required: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade with Paramount knowledge of the transmission, storage, and retrieval of information in voice, data and/or video formats, information processing methodology, computer capabilities, processing techniques, and information security techniques in a tactical and fixed operating environment. In-depth knowledge of a wide range of information technology methods, techniques and procedures. This includes AF, ANG, and commercial off the shelf (COTS) technology using industry standards. Knowledge and understanding of the capabilities and limitations of software, utility programs, network management systems and programming aids as they apply to Local and Wide Area Networks with multiple operating system client server configurations. Knowledge of how the information technology and communications systems interacts with and affects the over all weapons System. Comprehensive knowledge and skill in applying DOD, AF, and NGB policies, standards, directives, and operations manuals to perform systems analysis, evaluate approaches, offer advice, define alternative approaches, and coordinate requirements regarding the merits of proposed applications, design changes, etc. Knowledge of systems documentation, configuration, management, database administration, and capabilities related to information systems, client server applications, testing, integration, and cost analysis. n-depth knowledge of hardware, software, network operations functions, packet switching communications protocols, and diagnostic tools to analyze difficult and complex system and end user problems, furnish assistance, and provide a resolution. Knowledge of a wide range of systems analysis and design techniques including data and process modeling, alternative design approaches, configuration management, and computer equipment requirements related to networks. Carries out studies to advise on the merits of proposed applications, designs, and design changes to modify and adapt precedent solutions. Skill in evaluating innovative approaches in formulation of programs or systems specifications. Knowledge of the mission, objectives, terminology, and management practices in the squadron, the ANG, and the Air Force to recognize probable areas of interaction and overlap between proposed and existing systems. Knowledge of network systems design, development, testing, installation, operation, management, and maintenance concepts and methods to provide network services in support of ANG requirements. Knowledge of the overall system, network architecture, and project scope to evaluate new systems to be integrated or converted so they work within current or proposed architecture and provide alternatives, costs, training concerns, and recommendations for conversion and/or integration. Ability to identify needed system modifications, advise on alternative approaches, and to relate all aspects of a project to fulfill a broad range of network and user requirements. Applies innovative approaches in the formulation of solutions involving programming or systems specifications. Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications and computer security, techniques, requirements, methods, sources, and procedures. Knowledge of the AFEKMS program and related hardware and software. or A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
This position is located at the 149TH COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON on Kelly AFB in San Antonio, TX. The purpose of this position is to provide technical and analytical guidance and support for network hardware and software to include various servers and management terminals utilized by Air Control units, considering the current tactics and doctrine. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

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