Network Specialist/Engineer (Secret Clearance Required)

TEKsystems
$38.46 - $40.86 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Fort Irwin
Apr 25, 2025
Description TEKsystems is searching for a Network Specialist to support the NE&S contract at Fort Irwin, CA. 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 campus Resolves technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model utilizing diagnostic and network administration tools Provides overall network infrastructure support to routing and switching equipment, firewalls, and associated cabling Plans, installs, and supports hardware and software upgrades, and resolves associated technical issues Required: * Secret Clearance Required * Security+CE Certification Required * Clear understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3, to include TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA cable standards * Must be familiar with firewall and VPN technologies * Strong network experience maintaining switches and routers, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN problems * Good knowledge of general security methodologies * Must have strong oral and written communications skills * Bachelor'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 experience * Compliance with DoD Directive 8570.01 "Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management required * Current CCNA, or Juniper/Brocade equivalent, desired * DoD and/or medical network experience preferred * This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret) * Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $40.86/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Fort Irwin,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.