DoD Network Specialist — Secret Cleared & LAN/WAN Expert

Quantum Sky; Rapid City (SD); 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 NE&S contract at Ellsworth AFB. The role ensures the DoD Defense Health Agency LAN/WAN delivers required services with on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Key duties include daily operational support for LAN core and edge switches, resolving issues across OSI levels, and maintaining network infrastructure including firewalls and cabling. Active Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides daily operational support for LAN core and edge switches across the medical network campus.
• Resolves technical issues with network and routing protocols at all OSI levels using diagnostic tools.
• Provides overall network infrastructure support to routing/switching equipment, firewalls, and cabling.
• Plans, installs, and supports hardware/software upgrades and resolves related issues.

Skills

OSi Model Layers 1-3 knowledge

Firewall and VPN

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Security methodologies

Communication skills

DoD and IA training awareness

Education

Bachelor's in technical discipline

Certification program with 8 years experience

Tools

CCNA / Juniper

Security+ CE

Job description

Quantum Sky is seeking a Network Specialist to support the NE&S contract at Ellsworth AFB. The role ensures the DoD Defense Health Agency LAN/WAN delivers required services with on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Key duties include daily operational support for LAN core and edge switches, resolving issues across OSI levels, and maintaining network infrastructure including firewalls and cabling. Active Secret clearance is required.