Network Specialist

Quantum Sky•Shakopee, MN

6d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quantum Sky is seeking a Network Specialist to support its NE&S contract at McGuire AFB, New Jersey. The role supports the Department of Defense Defense Health Agency LAN/WAN by providing on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution to help ensure the network provides required services. The specialist provides operational support for network infrastructure, including LAN switches, routers, firewalls, cabling, and hardware and software upgrades.

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, completion of a technical or vocational school certification program and 8 years of related experience.
Comply with DoD Directive 8570.01, Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management requirements.
Hold a Security+ CE certification.
Have an active Secret clearance or higher.

Nice To Haves

Current CCNA certification or a 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.
Resolve technical issues involving network and routing protocols at all OSI model layers using diagnostic and network administration tools.
Support routing and switching equipment, firewalls, and associated cabling across the network infrastructure.
Plan, install, and support hardware and software upgrades, and resolve related technical issues.