NexGen Data Systems, Inc.

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Network Specialist

Full TimeRemoteTeam 201-500H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

22 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree2 yrs expEnglishCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsService NowTcp/ip

Job Description

• Serve as primary on-site 24/7 network support contact for assigned MTF • Perform daily network infrastructure operations and maintenance activities • Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, wireless access points, and controllers • Create and manage VLANs in accordance with DHA Zone Architecture Requirements • Troubleshoot network connectivity issues and coordinate with GSC for escalations • Install, test, terminate, and certify network cabling (material provided by Government) • Perform device configuration and firmware updates per DHA standards • Support network monitoring via SolarWinds NPM and ensure 100% device compliance • Conduct monthly hardware inventory validations for Asset Management (CDRL A010) • Respond to and resolve Tier 0 trouble tickets without GSC escalation • Coordinate with site staff on network-related activities and service impacts • Support DHA Infrastructure Modernization hardware refresh initiatives • Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support at assigned site.

Job Requirements

  • Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.
  • DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
  • REQUIRED: Security+ and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent (i.e., BCNE for Brocade, etc.).
  • 2-3 years network support or IT infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and 2 years OR Technical/Vocational certification and 3 years
  • Proficient in TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, and basic routing protocols
  • Working knowledge of Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper switch/router configuration
  • Understanding of 802.1d/q/w, 802.3, 802.11 wireless, communication standards
  • Hands-on with SolarWinds for monitoring and basic troubleshooting
  • Basic network security awareness: firewalls, VPN concepts
  • Cable termination, certification tools, and physical layer troubleshooting
  • Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet operations
  • Windows OS, basic Active Directory troubleshooting
  • ServiceNow ticket management and documentation
  • Understanding of medical facility network requirements.

Benefits

  • Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
  • Company provides short and long term disability plans.
  • 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
  • Comprehensive training and development program.
  • 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

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