DoD Network Engineer - LAN/WAN Specialist

Quantum Sky; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; 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 is seeking a Network Specialist to support the DoD DHA LAN/WAN at Oak Harbor, WA. The role involves on-site troubleshooting, problem resolution, and ensuring mission-critical network services across the medical network campus.

You will work with LAN core/edge switches, firewalls, and routing equipment, performing upgrades and addressing issues per DoD security requirements. A Secret clearance and Security+ CE are required, with DoD 8570.01 compliance expected.

Qualifications

• Understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3; TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols
• Familiarity with firewall and VPN technologies
• Strong experience with switches/routers and LAN/WAN troubleshooting
• Knowledge of security methodologies and best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 3 years related experience or completion of a cert program with 8 years
• Compliance with DoD 8570.01 Information Assurance requirements; Security+ CE certification
• DoD/medical network experience preferred

Responsibilities

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

Skills

OSI model proficiency

Firewall & VPN technologies

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Security methodologies

Clear written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline

Certification program with 8 years related experience

Tools

CCNA or Juniper/Brocade equivalent

Firewall equipment experience

VPN implementation experience

Job description

Quantum Sky is seeking a Network Specialist to support the DoD DHA LAN/WAN at Oak Harbor, WA. The role involves on-site troubleshooting, problem resolution, and ensuring mission-critical network services across the medical network campus.

You will work with LAN core/edge switches, firewalls, and routing equipment, performing upgrades and addressing issues per DoD security requirements. A Secret clearance and Security+ CE are required, with DoD 8570.01 compliance expected.