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The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Operations Command (SpOC) 21st Communications Squadron (21 CS) at Peterson Space Force Base; Colorado is searching for a Senior Network and Voice Engineer (NH-2210-03,GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: Are you an experienced Senior IT Specialist ready to shape and safeguard mission-critical enterprise network infrastructure?
We are seeking a high-performing, self-directed professional to serve as a technical authority for enterprise LAN/WAN, Voice, and Network Systems. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex network engineering initiatives, solve novel technical challenges, and provide direct, high-impact support to defense acquisition programs.
If you excel at turning complex mission requirements into resilient, high-performance IT solutions while mentoring the next generation of technical talent, this role is for you. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent specialized experience), complemented by relevant DoD 8140/8570 and networking certifications.
They demonstrate extensive, high-level experience independently designing, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting complex base-level LAN/WAN, voice systems, and enterprise network server infrastructures. The candidate has a proven track record of conducting comprehensive feasibility studies, performance and traffic analysis, capacity planning, and disaster recovery operations to solve novel and persistent technical challenges.
Additionally, they exhibit strong technical leadership to mentor and guide junior personnel, develop local operational policies, and effectively collaborate with end users to translate operational requirements into robust IT solutions-with over 51% of their experience dedicated to directly supporting defense acquisition programs and systems. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 1.
Knowledge of a full range of network and voice systems (LAN/WAN) design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, testing, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining network services that support functional requirements. 2. Knowledge of network architecture, interrelationships, operating modes, configuration, topology, and protocols typically found at base level. 3.
Knowledge of network operating and maintenance concepts and methods to troubleshoot network problems. 4. Knowledge of complex configuration management techniques, and requirements appropriate to managing base level network systems. 5.
Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve a variety of network problems; and to analyze component interrelationships and evaluate network systems and computer applications from an operational perspective. 6. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.
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This position is with United States Space Force Forces, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $91870 – $142022/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-15.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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