Network Specialist

TEKsystems • Middle River, MD

3d • $33 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide on-site Tier 2 support augmenting Air National Guard Communications Squadron (CS) personnel in operating legacy NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure. Perform shared Tier 2 duties including fielding network equipment, troubleshooting network equipment, configuring network devices, monitoring network performance, and collecting network performance data. Respond to Enterprise IT Service Management (EITSM) tickets and service calls from Client System Administrators, Functional System Administrators, and Communications Focal Point personnel. Install, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment and infrastructure including network switches, routers, wireless access points, and fiber optic systems. Perform Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) troubleshooting and repair activities. Execute security patching per vendor guidance and maintain configuration management. Operates under tactical command and control of base CS while coordinating with BIM Vendor Tier 3/4 engineering support. Support change management processes following TO 00-33A-1100 and local standard operating procedures. Participate in configuration control board meetings. Available on-call 24/7 for contingency operations and crisis response as mission essential personnel. Work closely with CS Network Control Center personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in telecommunications systems, network operations, or related field
• CompTIA Security +CE Required on Day 1
• CompTIA A +CE - Can be obtained within 60 days from start
• DoD Secret security clearance required Interim clearances are not permitted
• Cable
• Cat6
• Router
• Switches
• Troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site Tier 2 support augmenting Air National Guard Communications Squadron (CS) personnel in operating legacy NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure
• Perform shared Tier 2 duties including fielding network equipment, troubleshooting network equipment, configuring network devices, monitoring network performance, and collecting network performance data
• Respond to Enterprise IT Service Management (EITSM) tickets and service calls from Client System Administrators, Functional System Administrators, and Communications Focal Point personnel
• Install, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment and infrastructure including network switches, routers, wireless access points, and fiber optic systems
• Perform Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) troubleshooting and repair activities
• Execute security patching per vendor guidance and maintain configuration management
• Operates under tactical command and control of base CS while coordinating with BIM Vendor Tier 3/4 engineering support
• Support change management processes following TO 00-33A-1100 and local standard operating procedures
• Participate in configuration control board meetings
• Available on-call 24/7 for contingency operations and crisis response as mission essential personnel
• Work closely with CS Network Control Center personnel

Benefits

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed