SYSADMIN INFOSEC/CORD Operator, 20 SPSS

About the role

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What you will do

• 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.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• 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.

What to expect next

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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.