Network Specialist
Quantum Sky•Box Elder, SD
•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
Quantum Sky is seeking a Network Specialist to support its NE&S contract at Ellsworth Air Force Base. The role supports the Department of Defense Defense Health Agency LAN/WAN by maintaining network infrastructure and providing on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution. The position provides daily operational support for LAN core and edge switches across a medical network campus, and supports routing and switching equipment, firewalls, and associated cabling. It also plans, installs, and supports hardware and software upgrades, resolving related technical issues.
Requirements
- Understanding of OSI Model Layers 1–3, including TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA cable standards.
- Familiarity with firewall and VPN technologies.
- Strong network experience maintaining switches and routers and troubleshooting LAN/WAN problems.
- Knowledge of general security methodologies.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Either a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 3 years of related experience, or completion of a technical or vocational school certification program and 8 years of related experience.
- Compliance with DoD Directive 8570.01, Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management requirements.
- Security+ CE certification.
- Active Secret clearance or higher.
Nice To Haves
- Current CCNA certification or Juniper/Brocade equivalent.
- DoD and/or medical network experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily operational support for LAN core and edge switches across the medical network campus.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving network and routing protocols across all OSI model layers, 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.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
- Referral bonuses
- Professional development reimbursement
- Parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
