Network Specialist

Quantum Sky; Rapid City (SD); 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 NE&S contract at Ellsworth AFB. The role ensures the DoD Defense Health Agency LAN/WAN delivers required services with on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Key duties include daily operational support for LAN core and edge switches, resolving issues across OSI levels, and maintaining network infrastructure including firewalls and cabling. Active Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3 including TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA cabling standards.
• Familiar with firewall and VPN technologies.
• Strong network experience maintaining switches/routers and troubleshooting LAN/WAN problems.
• Knowledge of general security methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 3 years related experience, or completion of a technical certification with 8 years related experience.
• Compliance with DoD Directive 8570.01 Information Assurance training, certification, and workforce management is required.
• Security+ CE certification required.
• Current CCNA or Juniper/Brocade equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

OSi Model Layers 1-3 knowledge

Firewall and VPN

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Security methodologies

Communication skills

DoD and IA training awareness

Education

Bachelor's in technical discipline

Certification program with 8 years experience

Tools

CCNA / Juniper

Security+ CE

Job description

Description

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