Network IT Specialist – WAN/LAN Lead (Secret)

Army National Guard Units; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Vermont seeks an IT Specialist (Network) to lead WAN/LAN network projects, coordinate technical work, and ensure secure, reliable network operations for state and national needs.

The role emphasizes configuring devices, developing standard software loads, maintaining documentation, and mentoring junior staff while guiding incident response within a National Guard environment. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience is allowed.
• Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such Ph.D.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: show evaluation for equivalence to US education for qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead major WAN/LAN network projects and ensure correct configuration of network devices.
• Develop and implement standard configuration software loads and network benchmarks.
• Maintain documentation and backup processes for network storage and disaster recovery.
• Instruct and mentor lower-graded IT staff; provide training and performance feedback.

Skills

WAN

LAN

Network configuration

Documentation

Technical coordination

Security

Leadership

Education

Ph.D. or doctoral degree (CS/Engineering/Info Science)

3 years grad study with relevant fields

Tools

Remote management tools

Job description

Army National Guard Units in Vermont seeks an IT Specialist (Network) to lead WAN/LAN network projects, coordinate technical work, and ensure secure, reliable network operations for state and national needs.

The role emphasizes configuring devices, developing standard software loads, maintaining documentation, and mentoring junior staff while guiding incident response within a National Guard environment. A Secret clearance is required.