Supervisory Computer Engineer-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY - U.S. Air Force - Agency Wide

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. In this position you will serve as first level supervisory and managerial authorities over non-supervisory network engineer/technician employees assigned to 96 CS/SCOI Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Network Architecture: responsible for performing professional scientific and management work in all areas of squadron operations in support of 96th Test Wing and Team Eglin units as well as delivering first-class "COMM" to advance Team Eglin's warfighting capabilities. Maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot issues of Cisco Systems and other network equipment. Utilize the concepts of Internet Protocol networks, subnetting, and routing protocols. Design/implement complex data network for both NIPR/SIPR enclaves. Perform broad range of assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies 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, Administrative and Management positions located here SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is professional knowledge of engineering, mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, and/or other scientific concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate, resolve complex issues or problems, and modify standard practices and techniques to solve complex interrelated problems. Skill, judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and ability to foresee the impact of changing technology. Desired Skills: 5+ years of experience in network design, implementation and ongoing management of enterprise network 5+ years of develop automated methods to mitigate and remediate network events, reducing operational complexity 5+ year of programming or scripting expertise to automate processes and build tools 10+ years of hands-on experience with layer 2 protocols and enhancements Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), Layer 2 Equal-cost Multi-Path (L2 ECMP) and 802.1x, In-depth knowledge of Layer 3 protocols, Internet Protocol (IPv4/v6), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) with at least 10+ year of experience 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 at (https://afciviliancareers.com/subscribe), 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