Network Specialist II

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An Average Day: As the Network Specialist II you will support the operation maintenance and improvement of enterprise network infrastructure across secured environments. You will be responsible for monitoring network health troubleshooting operational issues maintaining reliable connectivity and assisting with the implementation of network changes that support mission requirements. You will work closely with engineering cybersecurity and program teams to help sustain stable and secure network services in both routine and dynamic operating conditions. Additionally in this position you will:

• Monitor daily network operations to help ensure availability performance and reliability across routing switching and connected infrastructure components.
• Troubleshoot moderate network issues involving connectivity routing behavior interface performance and device health escalating more complex problems when needed.
• Perform routine maintenance activities such as software updates patching configuration backups and firmware upgrades within Cisco-based environments.
• Support the administration of LAN WAN and data center network components helping maintain consistent service across local and remote locations.
• Assist with implementing network security controls including firewall rule updates VPN connectivity access control measures and port security configurations.
• Use network monitoring and diagnostic tools to identify faults review traffic patterns and support corrective actions that improve operational stability.
• Document network configurations change activity incident resolution steps and standard operating procedures to maintain accurate technical records.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity and compliance stakeholders to help maintain adherence to federal security requirements and internal operational policies.
• Support the installation testing and turnover of network hardware and related technologies as part of infrastructure refreshes or capability enhancements.
• Provide technical support during incident response and planned maintenance windows contributing to timely service restoration and minimal mission disruption.
• Travel may be required to provide operational support for domestic and international network operations.

• As a requirement of this position all candidates must be a U.S. accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C).
• Must havean active Secretclearancewith the ability to obtain aTop Secret with SCI eligibility or have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Will be subject to a federal background investigation.
• 4 years of experience supporting network operations administration or sustainment in an enterprise or mission-focused environment.
• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Cybersecurity Engineering or a related technical field; equivalent experience will be considered where appropriate.
• Must hold a current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification such as Security CE CySA SSCP CND GSEC or other qualifying credential.
• Working knowledge of routing and switching fundamentals including TCP/IP VLANs STP subnetting and dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF EIGRP or BGP.
• Experience supporting Cisco network devices and platforms including configuration maintenance and troubleshooting of Cisco IOS and where applicable NX-OS environments.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark SolarWinds Cisco Prime or comparable enterprise management systems.
• Familiarity with network security technologies and practices including ACLs IPSec VPNs 802.1X firewalls and intrusion detection or prevention capabilities.
• Ability to analyze technical issues follow structured change processes and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams in a secure operational setting.
• Must be able to travel regularly both domestically and internationally international travel will require a current US Passport.