Network Specialist

Network Specialist

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Specialist to join our Air Force team at Eglin AFB. The Network Specialist's primary function is to support the United States Air Force's 53rd Wing Technical Support Services (53rd WTSS) contract.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Researching and developing solutions to issues that arise as part of daily operations.
• Assisting with developing new solutions to keep the network evolving and forward looking.
• Providing Tier 2 and 3 supports for network testing and operations.
• Managing network local test environment including routers, switches, firewalls, servers, CUCM, and VOIP phones.
• Creating documentation and diagrams for all projects as well as changes made to the network.
• Working in a Hyper-V environment to help maintain servers related to network management.
• Working with datacenter network technology including Nexus switches and vPC.
• Maintaining and developing changes involving firewalls, routers, switches, TACLANES, Solarwinds, GEM One, and Hyper-V.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline from an accredited college or university. 2 additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 2+ years direct/related experience with an active/valid DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or higher certification.
• Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies.
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies.
• Working knowledge of communication security (COMSEC) policies and integration.
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to assessments and authorization.
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 and PL3 network environments/systems; must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active Top-Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI-eligible clearance (i.e. DCID 6/4 eligibility) prior to starting.
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
• Willingness to submit to a Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at and provide your name and contact information.