Network Specialist

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

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Network Specialist to support our NE&S contract at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA. The Network Specialist ensures that the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Health Agency (DHA) LAN/WAN provides all required services, by supporting the network infrastructure with on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Required:

• Clear understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3, to include TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA cable standards
• Must be familiar with firewall and VPN technologies
• Strong network experience maintaining switches and routers, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN problems
• Good knowledge of general security methodologies
• Must have strong oral and written communications skills
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline and 3 years related experience, or;
• Completion of certification program at a technical or vocational school and 8 years related experience
• Compliance with DoD Directive 8570.01 "Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management required
• Security+ CE certification required
• Current CCNA, or Juniper/Brocade equivalent, desired
• DoD and/or medical network experience preferred

Clearance

• Active Secret Clearance or higher required

Compensation

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $80,000-$90,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• STD/LTD/Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• professional development reimbursement
• parental leave

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.

At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Location

US-CA-San Diego

ID

2026-2071

Category

Information Technology

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No