DoD Network Engineer - LAN/WAN & Security (Fort Campbell)

VetJobs; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is seeking a Network Specialist to support the DHA LAN/WAN and on-site network operations at Fort Campbell, KY. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, security, and maintaining core and edge switches within the DoD network environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in a technical field or equivalent certification with extensive DoD/network experience, and must have an Active Secret Clearance or higher. Compensation reflects DoD standards and network expertise.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3 including TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing; cabling standards (EIA/TIA).
• Familiar with firewall and VPN technologies.
• Strong experience maintaining switches/routers; troubleshoot LAN/WAN.
• Good knowledge of general security methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical field with 3 years related experience, or completion of a technical cert program with 8 years related experience.
• Compliance with DoD Directive 8570.01 Information Assurance training and certification.
• Security+ CE certification required.
• Current CCNA or Juniper/Brocade equivalent desired.
• DoD/medical network experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily operational support for LAN core and edge switches across the medical network campus.
• Resolves network and routing issues using diagnostic tools across OSI layers.
• Supports routing, switching, firewalls, and cabling infrastructure.
• Plans, installs, and supports hardware/software upgrades and resolves issues.

Skills

OSI Model 1-3

TCP/IP

Firewall technologies

VPN technologies

Routing protocols

Oral and written communication

DoD 8570.01 compliance

Security+ CE

CCNA or Juniper/Brocade

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Certification program + 8 years experience

Tools

Firewall technologies

VPN technologies

Job description

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is seeking a Network Specialist to support the DHA LAN/WAN and on-site network operations at Fort Campbell, KY. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, security, and maintaining core and edge switches within the DoD network environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in a technical field or equivalent certification with extensive DoD/network experience, and must have an Active Secret Clearance or higher. Compensation reflects DoD standards and network expertise.