The United States Space Force (USSF) at Eglin AFB (Site C-6), FL is searching for a SYSADMIN INFOSEC/CORD Operator, 20 SPSS (NH-2210-02, GS-05/11).
Description:
Are you ready to live and work where others vacation while supporting an essential national defense mission? Come join the 20th Space Surveillance Squadron at Eglin AFB (Site C-6), Florida, as a SYSADMIN INFOSEC/CORD Operator! In this high-impact, 24/7/365 shift-work role, you will be the primary line of defense ensuring the continuous availability, integrity, and security of advanced hardware, network systems, and software used to track deep-space and near-Earth objects. Daily, you'll tackle multi-platform server administration, conduct automated vulnerability scanning (ACAS) to enforce strict cybersecurity standards, optimize network infrastructure, and help shape standard operating procedures. If you have the drive to collaborate with a stellar team of Guardians, civil servants, and contractors in the heart of Florida's Emerald Coast, say "YES!" and apply to help us protect and characterize assets across the space domain.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a proactive IT professional with a background in systems administration, network infrastructure, and database performance tuning. They should possess a strong foundational understanding of local area network (LAN) administration, multi-platform server/workstation operating systems, and DoW cybersecurity directives. While a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is highly valued, practical, hands-on experience diagnosing complex IT hardware, software, and interoperability issues in fast-paced environments is essential. Ideally, candidates will already hold DoW/DoW 8140-aligned certifications (such as CompTIA Security+ or Network+) or be prepared to achieve foundational and resident system administrator qualifications within their first 12 months. An active Secret security clearance, physical capability to handle IT equipment up to 45 pounds, and a willingness to commit to a 24/7/365 operational shift environment are crucial for success in this role.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
Incumbent may be required to work non-standard duty hours (evenings/weekends), overtime, or credit hours, and remains subject to recall during exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations.
Cybersecurity certification is required as a condition of employment.
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: The position requires extended periods of standing, walking, stretching, bending, stooping or carrying of loads of paper, tapes, or cards that may weigh as much as 45 lbs.
A pre-employment physical examination is required.
This position has a Cyberspace Qualification is a condition of employment.
This is an emergency essential position.
Qualifications
The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Resume:You must submit a resume that 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 exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
Job title
Detailed duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
Hours per week
Salary, if applicable
Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Resume:You must submit a resume that 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 exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
Job title
Detailed duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
Hours per week
Salary, if applicable
Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
