Network Specialist

Quantum Sky; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Sky is seeking a Network Specialist to support our NE&S contract at Mountain Home AFB, ID. The role ensures the DHA LAN/WAN provides essential services by on-site troubleshooting and network issue resolution.

Responsibilities include operating the LAN core and edge switches, maintaining routers and firewalls, installing upgrades, and ensuring secure, reliable communications. DoD 8570.01 compliance and Security+ CE certification are required, with CCNA or Juniper/Brocade preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3 and related protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP)
• Experience with network troubleshooting across LAN/WAN environments
• Knowledge of security practices and DoD compliance requirements
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• DoD 8570.01 compliance and Security+ CE certification required

Responsibilities

• Provides daily operational support for LAN core and edge switches across the medical network campus
• Resolves network and routing issues using diagnostic tools and OSI model knowledge
• Supports routing, switching, firewalls, and cabling infrastructure
• Plans and supports hardware/software upgrades and fixes related issues

Skills

OSI layers 1-3 knowledge

TCP/IP & routing protocols

Firewall & VPN technologies

Security methodologies

Strong written & oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Technical/vocational certification program + 8 years experience

Tools

Firewalls

VPN technologies

Routers & switches hardware

Job description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Network Specialist to support our NE&S contract at Mountain Home AFB, ID. 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

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