Network Operations Specialist I

TechWise; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 24,923 - 35,497; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligible after a 30-day waiting period

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A technology services firm located in Fort Drum, New York, is looking for a skilled network technician to install and configure network hardware and software. The role involves monitoring network outages and ensuring security compliance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience, as well as DoD IAT Level 2 certification and a current SECRET security clearance. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience or 8 years to substitute for degree.
• Must have a DoD IAT Level 2 certification.
• Ability to obtain current SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure network hardware and software.
• Monitor and respond to network outages.
• Assist with network security administration.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Knowledge of routers and switches

System administration

Strong communication skills

Experience with cybersecurity best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Windows 10-11 Enterprise

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

VMWare ESXi

Job description

• SCA - Hourly $21.93 + $4.93 (H&W)
• Full Time

Benefit Eligible: Yes, 1st of the month after a 30-day waiting period.

Job Summary

Installs and configures network hardware and software. Monitors and responds to network outage utilizing a variety of hardware and software testing tools and techniques. Performs minor to moderately complex network devices maintenance. Assists with administration of network security.

Technical Skills

• Requires knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network troubleshooting and support.
• Requires Knowledge of routers, switches, patch panels, concentrators, associated terminals, and related network hardware and software.
• Possess the general knowledge and diagnostic abilities to solve network technical problems associated with maintaining a large training complex network
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be well-versed in general system administration and networking capabilities including operating system configuration for Windows 10-11 Enterprise, Windows Server 2012-2019, Red Hat Enterprise Linux v6-8, and VMWare ESXi OS v6-7.
• Must be experienced with analyzing and creating network diagrams that provide port, protocol, and service details.
• Must be experience with DoD and US Army IAVM tracking and reporting procedures, implementation of Cybersecurity Best Practices and remediation guidance for supported platforms.
• Desired skills include Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS; dynamic routing; fiber and module operations; GRE tunnel configuration; VLANS and trunking; understanding the OSI model for troubleshooting layer 1 and 2 virtualization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's level college degree or better in Information Technology or related field
• DoD IAT Level 2 certification in accordance with DoD Directive 8140 which mandates current professional certification in one of these industry standards: CCNA-Security, CND, or CompTIA's CySA+ or Security+ CE
• On-sight work location expectation at Fort Drum, New York
• Three or more years of related experience, or 8 cumulative years of related experience to substitute for college degree
• Security clearance: current SECRET or ability to obtain such clearance which requires U.S. citizenship and a favorable federal background check.

IT Certifications

• IAT II
• IAW 8570.00
• IAW 8570.01

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