NexGen Data Systems, Inc.
Relevant Knowledge, Quality Engineering, and Expert Solutions
Network Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
22 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree2 yrs expEnglishCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsService NowTcp/ip
Job Description
• Serve as primary on-site 24/7 network support contact for assigned MTF
• Perform daily network infrastructure operations and maintenance activities
• Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, wireless access points, and controllers
• Create and manage VLANs in accordance with DHA Zone Architecture Requirements
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues and coordinate with GSC for escalations
• Install, test, terminate, and certify network cabling (material provided by Government)
• Perform device configuration and firmware updates per DHA standards
• Support network monitoring via SolarWinds NPM and ensure 100% device compliance
• Conduct monthly hardware inventory validations for Asset Management (CDRL A010)
• Respond to and resolve Tier 0 trouble tickets without GSC escalation
• Coordinate with site staff on network-related activities and service impacts
• Support DHA Infrastructure Modernization hardware refresh initiatives
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support at assigned site.
Job Requirements
- Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.
- DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
- REQUIRED: Security+ and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent (i.e., BCNE for Brocade, etc.).
- 2-3 years network support or IT infrastructure experience
- Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and 2 years OR Technical/Vocational certification and 3 years
- Proficient in TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, and basic routing protocols
- Working knowledge of Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper switch/router configuration
- Understanding of 802.1d/q/w, 802.3, 802.11 wireless, communication standards
- Hands-on with SolarWinds for monitoring and basic troubleshooting
- Basic network security awareness: firewalls, VPN concepts
- Cable termination, certification tools, and physical layer troubleshooting
- Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet operations
- Windows OS, basic Active Directory troubleshooting
- ServiceNow ticket management and documentation
- Understanding of medical facility network requirements.
Benefits
- Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
- Company provides short and long term disability plans.
- 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
- Comprehensive training and development program.
- 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.