DoD Network Specialist | LAN/WAN, VPN, Security+ – San Diego

Quantum Sky; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; 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 Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA. You will maintain DoD DHA LAN/WAN services, providing on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Responsibilities include keeping LAN core and edge switches running, resolving routing and security issues, and planning hardware/software upgrades. A Secret clearance and DoD experience are required. The role offers full-time employment with a salary range of $80,000 to $90,000, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3 incl. TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA standards.
• Familiar with firewall and VPN technologies and securing network infrastructure.
• Strong experience with switches/routers, LAN/WAN troubleshooting, and network diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of general security methodologies and secure network practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 3 years related experience, or completion of a certification program with 8 years related experience.
• DoD Directive 8570.01 Information Assurance training and certifications compliance.
• Current CCNA or Juniper/Brocade equivalent preferred.
• 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 diagnostics and network admin tools.
• Supports routing, switching equipment, firewalls, and cabling across the network.
• Plans, installs, and supports hardware/software upgrades and resolves related issues.

Skills

OSI Model Layers 1-3

TCP/IP

Firewall technologies

VPN technologies

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Security methodologies

Oral and written communication

DoD 8570.01 compliance

DoD/medical network experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

3+ years related experience

DoD 8570.01 compliance certification

Certification program can substitute degree with 8 years experience

Job description

Quantum Sky is seeking a Network Specialist to support the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA. You will maintain DoD DHA LAN/WAN services, providing on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Responsibilities include keeping LAN core and edge switches running, resolving routing and security issues, and planning hardware/software upgrades. A Secret clearance and DoD experience are required. The role offers full-time employment with a salary range of $80,000 to $90,000, plus benefits.