Chief, Infrastructure Management

About the role

Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking a full‑time Chief, Infrastructure Management (GS‑2210‑14) located at the HQ AFOSI IT Directorate, Infrastructure and User Services Division, Quantico, VA. This fast‑paced, highly visible position manages design, implementation, and operation of AFOSI worldwide systems and networks, provides guidance to staff on critical Information Technology services, and serves as the central focal point for system and network operational status reporting to AFOSI leadership and Department of the Air Force cyber enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, implementation, and operation of AFOSI worldwide systems and networks.
• Provide guidance to staff on implementation and operation of critical IT services.
• Serve as central focal point for system and network operational status reporting to AFOSI leadership and Air Force cyber enterprise elements.
• Coordinate with Air Force, DoD, and Federal Communications and Law Enforcement agencies.
• Plan, design, and install physical and virtual network devices (switches, routers, firewalls) and related cabling in a Cisco environment.
• Install and manage operating systems (Windows, Linux), databases (Oracle, MS SQL), and application software in on‑premise data centers, virtualized environments, and government cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government Cloud, AF Cloud One).
• Develop project plans for integrating new network and server technology, migrating to cloud architectures, and maintaining existing architecture.
• Apply operational cybersecurity best practices, including vulnerability scanning, remediation, STIG and SRG implementation, and reporting compliance for Maintenance Task Orders (MTOs) and Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNOs) to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Maintain mission‑essential, mission‑critical functions uninterrupted during emergencies and through full resumption of operations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (required).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Sign a non‑disclosure agreement.
• Pass an internal AFOSI background investigation and be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the Commander’s designated representative.
• Designated drug‑testing position.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, information systems management, cybersecurity, software development, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent coursework.
• Highly desired: Master’s or advanced degree in the above technical fields and/or professional certifications in cloud (AWS, Azure, Google), networking (Cisco, SolarWinds, F5), virtualization (VMware, Citrix, Microsoft), systems administration (Microsoft, Red Hat), software development, and cybersecurity.
• Expert knowledge of enterprise IT, cloud technology, architecture, systems administration, and software development principles.
• Expert knowledge of network architecture, topology, and protocols; ability to plan, design, and install Cisco networking devices, cabling, and peripherals.
• Expert knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux), databases (Oracle, MS SQL), and application software across on‑premise, virtualized, and government cloud environments.
• Knowledge of project management principles for technology integration and cloud migration.
• Knowledge of operational cybersecurity best practices, including vulnerability scans, STIG/SRG implementation, and compliance reporting for MTOs and TCNOs.
• Desired experience with switches, routers, VLANs, Cloud+, Security+, Network+, CND, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, firewalls, AWS, Azure, Linux, Red Hat, TACLANE, IP phones, VoIP, Juniper, IP address management, and related technologies.
• Willingness to serve a 1‑year probationary period or a 2‑year trial period, depending on position type.

Pay

Salary range: $143,000 – $163,000 per year. Relocation and recruitment incentives may be available based on eligibility.

Benefits

• Potential relocation assistance.
• Recruitment incentives, subject to eligibility.