Summary 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. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Information Technology Specialist system analyst, utilizing existing and future technologies to plan, design, and implement new or upgrade existing IT systems to meet the business requirements of the Communications Squadron's mission partner organizations. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. - Serves as a senior technical advisor. Independently designs, builds, tests and maintains server hardware to meet business needs; translating technical specifications into integrated systems that provide automation of business practices. Works independently or as a member of a team providing system design and programming services for one or more systems or subsystems - Serves as a senior systems analyst to the installation. Conducts in-depth systems analyses of existing systems and system components to determine comprehensive installation business requirements and opportunities for new and/or enhanced information technology. - Troubleshoots complex design and hardware implementation problems. Identifies system requirements in terms of objectives, functions to be served, and expectations of management. Tests and validates systems, develops designs, and plans for integrating hardware and software for information systems, and ensures configurations are consistent with current and planned infrastructure environments. Independently works to isolate and resolve design problems encountered during test and implementation stages. - Consults with lead and other developers to determine the effect on end user applications based on changes to the operating environment. Participates in or conducts special projects and initiatives to include long and short-term planning to meet operating system needs in the migration of modifications into production systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology Management positions located here. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes design, development, planning, testing, quality assurance, configuration management, and initial operational integrity of hardware and software systems to meet the business requirements and modification efforts pertaining to the Air Force nuclear weapon systems. Desired Skills: - 2 years of experience in Windows Server administration desired - 2 years of VMware vSphere/vSAN administration desired - 2 years of STIG evaluation and implementation desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 1. Knowledge of IT system analysis, operating system concepts, functions, techniques and capabilities sufficient to evaluate new/ emerging IT security methods, feasibility of proposed new systems; design, test and maintain IT systems ensuring successful integration. 2. Extensive knowledge of virtual environment, SAN and LUN provisioning, configuration and management. 3. Knowledge of principles, methods and practices for integrating information system components sufficient to build systems and optimize system performance. 4. Knowledge of IT systems life cycle methods to include system documentation, system requirements and techniques, design development, CM, cost benefit analysis, systems analysis, unprecedented design methodologies, systems integration, data administration and testing. 5.Knowledge of IT system analysis concepts and development techniques required to carry out project assignments of considerable difficulty and methods to install, configure, test and implement modifications and to interface hardware and software programs with OS. 6. Ability to gather facts and use analytical and evaluative methods to access requirements; apply CASE tools to design development processes; deviate from traditional methods; and solve a variety of complex or intricate computer hardware/software problems. 7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to coordinate technical support of systems. Knowledge of the latest advancements in technology to initiate corrective or preventative action to ensure optimum performance of the system. Education Additional Information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile here, indicating their position and location preferences. 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. 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. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family 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/230809aftcbenefitstrifold\_v5\_.