Network Specialist

Quantum Sky•Edwards AFB, CA

2d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quantum Sky is seeking a Network Specialist to support its NE&S contract at Edwards AFB, California. The role supports the Department of Defense Defense Health Agency LAN/WAN and helps ensure required services are available through on-site network infrastructure troubleshooting and problem resolution. The position provides operational support across the medical network campus, including network routing and switching equipment, firewalls, and associated cabling. It also plans, installs, and supports hardware and software upgrades. The role requires a technical degree and related experience, or completion of a technical or vocational certification program and greater related experience. An active Secret clearance or higher and Security+ CE certification are required. Compensation is typically between $80,000 and $85,000, though actual compensation may vary based on candidate qualifications and other factors.

Requirements

Understand OSI model Layers 1–3, including TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA cable standards.
Be familiar with firewall and VPN technologies.
Have strong network experience maintaining switches and routers and troubleshooting LAN/WAN problems.
Have good knowledge of general security methodologies.
Have strong oral and written communication skills.
Have a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 3 years of related experience; alternatively, complete a certification program at a technical or vocational school and have 8 years of related experience.
Comply with DoD Directive 8570.01, Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management requirements.
Hold a Security+ CE certification.
Hold an active Secret clearance or higher.

Nice To Haves

Current CCNA or Juniper/Brocade equivalent certification.
DoD and/or medical network experience.

Responsibilities

Provide daily operational support for LAN core and edge switches across the medical network campus.
Resolve technical issues involving network and routing protocols at all OSI model levels using diagnostic and network administration tools.
Support network infrastructure, including routing and switching equipment, firewalls, and associated cabling.
Plan, install, and support hardware and software upgrades, and resolve associated technical issues.