Network Specialist (LAN/WAN) & Security Expert

Air National Guard Units; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units is seeking an IT Specialist (Network) (Title 32) to administer the base LAN, implement network OS changes, and maintain secure, robust network operations across classified and unclassified networks.

The role requires DoD 8570 compliance and strong IA practices, with responsibility for installation, maintenance, and performance analytics of network systems. A valid security posture and related certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Education: All academic degrees must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree with 24 semester hours in one or more fields identified above.
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Transcripts or other documentation must be provided to support educational claims.

Responsibilities

• Administers the base Local Area Network (LAN).
• Implements new network operating systems hardware and software and develops base wide network operating procedures.
• Analyzes LAN utilization statistics through data collection and performance measures for reliable LAN operation (classified and unclassified).
• Coordinates LAN installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reviews; evaluates and tunes components like routers and switches for peak efficiency.
• Assists in development, configuration, installation, and maintenance of LAN/WAN networks.
• Maintains inventory of network hardware and software and troubleshoots network equipment.

Skills

LAN administration

Network troubleshooting

Security and IA policies

DoD 8570 compliance

Education

Degree in computer science or related field with 24 semester hours in networks

Job description

Air National Guard Units is seeking an IT Specialist (Network) (Title 32) to administer the base LAN, implement network OS changes, and maintain secure, robust network operations across classified and unclassified networks.

The role requires DoD 8570 compliance and strong IA practices, with responsibility for installation, maintenance, and performance analytics of network systems. A valid security posture and related certifications are expected.