Network Specialist - Stewart GA

Veterans First Initiative Llc; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Veterans First Initiative, LLC (VFI) seeks a Network Specialist to support the DHA medical network on Fort Stewart, GA. You will provide on-site troubleshooting and ensure LAN/WAN services across the campus are maintained, including core and edge switches, firewalls, and VPNs.

The role requires knowledge of OSI layers 1-3, TCP/IP, routing protocols, and security practices; a Secret clearance or higher is required. DoD experience preferred and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• OSI Model Layers 1-3, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols.
• Firewall and VPN technologies, LAN/WAN troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of security methodologies and DoD security standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational support for LAN core and edge switches.
• Resolve network issues across DoD DHA medical network; onsite troubleshooting.
• Plan, install, and support hardware/software upgrades and cabling.

Skills

OSi Layers 1-3

TCP/IP

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Routing protocols

Firewall/VPN technologies

Security methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

Certification program + 8 years experience

Security+ CE

CCNA / Juniper/Brocade

Tools

DoD 8570.01 compliance

Job description

Network SpecialistFull-timeLocation: Fort Stewart, GAVeterans First Initiative, LLC (VFI) is a U.S. Government Contractor and IT Services Integrator that delivers Network, Unified Communications, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity Engineering and Infrastructure Solutions on a global scale. VFI is certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).VFI is searching for a Network Specialist to support the NE&S contract on Fort Stewart, GA. 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 campusResolves technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model utilizing diagnostic and network administration toolsProvides overall network infrastructure support to routing and switching equipment, firewalls, and associated cablingPlans, installs, and supports hardware and software upgrades, and resolves associated technical issuesQualificationsRequired:Clear understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3, to include TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA cable standardsMust be familiar with firewall and VPN technologiesStrong network experience maintaining switches and routers, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN problemsGood knowledge of general security methodologiesMust have strong oral and written communications skillsBachelor’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 experienceCompliance with DoD Directive 8570.01 “Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management requiredSecurity+ CE certification requiredCurrent CCNA, or Juniper/Brocade equivalent, desiredDoD and/or medical network experience preferredClearance:Active Secret Clearance or higher requiredVFI offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, employer paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, retirement plans with employer contributions, paid time off, holidays, opportunity for advancement, and a respectful and collaborative work environment.VFI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.