Network Specialist - Junior

Lever, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer World Services is seeking a Network Specialist to oversee installation, configuration, testing, and monitoring of DoD networks for government facilities. This on-site role requires a BS degree with 2–4 years of experience and DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 (Security+).

Salary ranges from $55,000 to $70,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications. The position emphasizes coordination with customers and stakeholders, strict adherence to DISA standards, and ensuring proper TSOs and activation

Qualifications

• BS degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with customers, ITA and data input for new service activations per DISA standards.
• Work with customers, solution architects and vendor SMEs to implement changes and resolve issues.
• Manage Service Orders and ensure TSOs are prepared for network changes.
• Initiate network device configurations using configlets.
• Monitor networks to assess impact of changes on customer traffic.

Education

BS degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience

Tools

SharePoint data entry

Job description

The Network Specialist will perform installation oversight, configuration, testing, monitoring, servicing of network equipment and activation of networks for projects supporting the Department of Defense networks.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Perform customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT& A), execution of all reporting functions, and complete data input associated with new service activations to ensure they are implemented in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) standards
• Work directly with customers, solution architects and vendor SMEs to implement changes and also identify, analyze, and resolve issues.
• Manage Service Orders, in accordance with Change Management procedures
• Ensure Telecommunication Service Orders (TSOs) are in place and accurate for scheduled network additions and changes
• Initiate network device configurations using configlets
• Analyze DISN and databases to validate and implement customer requirements
• Design and implement solutions to highly technical problems through testing, documentation and modification of configurations on network devices
• Coordinate and program customer circuit activation with commercial vendors to establish the engineered solution for end-to-end connectivity
• Perform network monitoring to assess if deployed changes have caused impacts to customer traffic using provided expectations of traffic behavior, lessons learned, and customer reporting
• Utilize systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional requirements in support of customer resources.
• Engage with the DISA project managers and/or customers to resolve issues with incomplete or unclear requirements.
• Reach out to stakeholders and facilitate approvals as necessary to ensure continual forward progress of the service request.

Required Education & Experience

• BS degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience (o r equivalent combination of education and/or experience.)

Certification Requirements

• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent)

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience at DISA, or knowledge of DISA systems and processes.
• Prior experience with SharePoint data entry.
• Experience performing customer outreach.
• Experience with DISA Request Fulfillment process and associate documents (TSRs, TSOs, completion reports) and circulars experience.
• Basic understanding of Department of Defense, its policies, and hierarchy.
• Basic understanding of DISA organizational structure and how different elements (DITCO, etc.) contribute to fulfilling mission partner TSR requirements.
• Network certifications: Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, etc.), Microsoft certifications (MCSE, etc.), security certifications (Security + CE, CISSP, etc.)- ITIL certification.

Clearance Requirements

• Active DoD SECRET is required with ability to obtain DoD Top Secret

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

• Position is on site at Government facility. Remote work is not available.

$55,000 - $70,000 a year

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

The posted range is appropriate for a typical candidate meeting, at a minimum, all the core requirements of the position.

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].