Network Specialist

Quantum Sky; Oak Harbor (WA); 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 DoD DHA LAN/WAN at Oak Harbor, WA. The role involves on-site troubleshooting, problem resolution, and ensuring mission-critical network services across the medical network campus.

You will work with LAN core/edge switches, firewalls, and routing equipment, performing upgrades and addressing issues per DoD security requirements. A Secret clearance and Security+ CE are required, with DoD 8570.01 compliance expected.

Qualifications

• Understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3; TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols
• Familiarity with firewall and VPN technologies
• Strong experience with switches/routers and LAN/WAN troubleshooting
• Knowledge of security methodologies and best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 3 years related experience or completion of a cert program with 8 years
• Compliance with DoD 8570.01 Information Assurance requirements; Security+ CE certification
• DoD/medical network experience preferred

Responsibilities

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

Skills

OSI model proficiency

Firewall & VPN technologies

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Security methodologies

Clear written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline

Certification program with 8 years related experience

Tools

CCNA or Juniper/Brocade equivalent

Firewall equipment experience

VPN implementation experience

Job description

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Network Specialist to support our NE&S contract at Oak Harbor, WA. 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 includeTCP/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

About Quantum Sky

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-$85,000. 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:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and 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.