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Posted: January 7, 2026 (7 days ago)

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IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Salary

$87,247 - $113,416

per year

Closes

January 26, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing and troubleshooting the computer network at an Air National Guard base in Tennessee, ensuring it runs smoothly and securely while planning for future tech upgrades.

It suits someone with hands-on experience in IT networks who is detail-oriented and enjoys solving technical problems in a military setting.

Ideal candidates are current or former military members with relevant tech skills who can handle security protocols and work as part of a team.

Key Requirements

  • 36 months of general IT experience or equivalent education in data processing and management principles
  • 12 months of specialized experience in network administration, including problem analysis and technology integration
  • Military grades E-3 through E-5 or compatible AFSC 1D7X1
  • Current information assurance certification per DoD 8570.01-M and related federal security acts
  • Ability to plan network sequences, coordinate with teams, and adapt guidelines for assignments
  • Experience in preparing cost/benefit documentation and conducting self-inspections for compliance
  • U.S. citizenship and eligibility for National Guard Title 32 excepted service

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD2181P01 and is part of the TN 118th WING Air National Guard.

This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 116 (Music City Chapter).

Military Grades: E-3 through E-5 Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC 1D7X1 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, and/or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process.

Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 36 months experience or 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

In addition to the OPM IORs (Alternative A) specialized experience examples, specialized experience includes experience, education, or training those approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization.

Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls.

Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment.

Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. Major Duties:

As an IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) GS-2210-11, (NETWORK) you will administer the base Local Area Network (LAN).

Conduct problem analysis to identify trends, ineffective practices or procedures, and equipment shortcomings.

Plan for current and future technology integration and works issues for compatibility and standardization based on current and projected customer needs.

Maintain required information assurance certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 in order to ensure the rigorous application of information security and assurance policies in the delivery of network services.

Adhere to management control plan requirements by conducting self-inspection and staff assistance visits. Resolves identified discrepancies. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: TN-12853550-AR-26-058