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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Information Technology Specialist (System Administration) (NH-2210-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location in Dayton-Springfield-Sidney, Ohio. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
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Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
Roster may be used to fill like vacancies for the next 120 days
Salary Range ($92,841- $143,523) Yearly with Locality Pay
Job Open Date 9/14/2026
Job Close Date 9/21/2026
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IT Specialist (Systems Administration)
Build, secure, and maintain the vital digital foundation that powers next-generation defense software. Serving as a Systems Administrator within AFSC/SWXY (Support Branch), you will manage the high-performance computing, virtualization, and operational infrastructure used to develop, test, and deploy experimental and operational software systems for the warfighter.
What you will accomplish:
- Direct Impact on Warfighter Readiness: Provide the foundational IT infrastructure that enables elite software engineers to rapidly transition cutting-edge, experimental technology into active military operations.
- Diverse Technical Environment: Work across a modern, dynamic IT ecosystem, managing complex servers, cloud configurations, virtualization platforms, and high-performance developer laboratories.
- A Culture of Innovation: Join a supportive, forward-looking branch that values continuous learning, technical modernization, and proactive system administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Integrity & Administration: Install, configure, secure, and maintain server operating systems, storage networks, and developer environments to ensure maximum uptime and operational security.
- Infrastructure for Innovation: Provide robust system support for experimental and live operational software environments, ensuring developer pipelines run smoothly.
- Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning: Diagnose complex hardware, software, and network configuration anomalies, implementing rapid resolutions to prevent development bottlenecks.
- Security & Compliance: Ensure all managed systems and networks comply with defense information security protocols and Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines.
If you are:
- A skilled Systems Administrator with hands-on experience managing enterprise servers, operating systems, and developer infrastructure.
- A proactive problem solver who excels at troubleshooting complex IT systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring robust cyber defense postures.
- A mission-focused professional who takes pride in building the reliable, secure, and resilient digital architectures that underwrite air combat capabilities.
Join Our Mission & Power the Digital Front Line!
"Before software can win on the battlefield, it needs a rock-solid foundation to grow on. Join our Support Branch and become the technical backbone of defense innovation. If you're ready to manage high-impact IT systems, work with emerging technologies, and directly enable warfighter success, apply today and build the future with us!"*
QUALIFICATIONS:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain and maintain a security clearance commensurate with the position sensitivity code and must be able to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Program information and Sensitive
- This is a designated Drug Testing Position
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- May require work to be performed during hours outside the normal duty schedule
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Cyberspace qualification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03
Recruitment Knowledge Skills and 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 and longer than two-pages. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at ;br>
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.
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
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- Dice Id: 80183429
- Position Id: 7ef9d60e6bb382d76762784ce52b6073
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