Network Specialist

Tyto Athene, LLC•Box Elder, SD

5d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tyto Athene is searching for a Network Specialist to support our NE&S contract at Ellsworth, AFB. The Network Specialist ensures that the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Health Agency (DHA) LAN/WAN provides all required services, by supporting the network infrastructure with on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Requirements

Clear understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3, to include TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA cable standards
Must be familiar with firewall and VPN technologies
Strong network experience maintaining switches and routers, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN problems
Good knowledge of general security methodologies
Must have strong oral and written communications skills
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline and 3 years related experience, or;
Completion of certification program at a technical or vocational school and 8 years related experience
Compliance with DoD Directive 8570.01 “Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management required
Security+ CE certification required

Nice To Haves

Current CCNA, or Juniper/Brocade equivalent, desired
DoD and/or medical network experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides daily operational support for the LAN core and edge switches across the medical network campus
Resolves technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model utilizing diagnostic and network administration tools
Provides overall network infrastructure support to routing and switching equipment, firewalls, and associated cabling
Plans, installs, and supports hardware and software upgrades, and resolves associated technical issues