Network Specialists

Network Specialist

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Network Specialist to provide daily on-site network operations support at assigned MTF location, ensuring network infrastructure availability, resolving Tier 0 incidents, and serving as primary 24/7 point of contact for network-related issues. The scope of this project is to provide LAN/WLAN network sustainment and operations services to the MHS MTFs and related activities, including DHA headquarters and training locations, inside the continental United States. This includes functions such as network performance measurement and monitoring, assistance with network design and development, network measurement. It also includes customer service in the form of trouble tracking and troubleshooting, at the Tier 2 and Tier 3 level, for escalated trouble tickets and maintenance and sparing support.

Federal contracting environment supporting Defense Health Agency operations

Large-scale enterprise network serving 137 MTFs, 500+ GSUs, and 179,000 users

24/7 mission-critical operations requiring high availability

Multi-region support (CONUS, Pacific, Europe as applicable)

On-call rotation responsibilities for emergency support

Roles & Responsibilities:

• 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

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Desired/Required Skills:

• 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, 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

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.