Network Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Network Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoots network systems when necessary and makes improvements to the network;
- Interfaces with support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance;
- Responsibilities include network scanning and troubleshooting of critical DHA applications and systems in a DoD hardened environment;
- Uses judgement in data analysis to develop and design solutions for moderately complex processes;
- Plans and schedules work to meet deadlines established by others to ensure the completion of several related tasks;
- Manage technical projects;
- Assist in project work in addition to supporting the business;
- Perform impact analysis of new technologies on environment;
- Determination and deployment of robust, stable, and manageable computing and network services;
- Able to lift a minimum weight of 35 pounds, and able to perform repetitive standing, sitting,
- Research new technology/products/tools;
- Monitor and perform capacity/feasibility studies and resolve network capacity issues;
- stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, and use full range of body motions in a standard IT/
- office work environment;
- Attend staff meetings, teleconferences and departmental meetings.
Requirements:
- Physical networking (Ethernet cabling, telecom, patch panels) a plus;
- Experience installing software, patches, updates on Desktops and Laptops;
- Experience with SDD systems and applications a plus;
- Experience troubleshooting basic network, software, and printing problems;
- Associates Degree or Higher;
- 3+ years of experience supporting Windows desktops and laptops;
- 4+ years of experience with TCP/IP stacks, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), DoD approved network scanning tools;
- Understanding of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF);
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networks;
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving software and hardware issues, and installing / replacing hardware on desktop PCs;
- MCSA / MCSE / MCITP certifications, training, or relative experience is desirable;
- Microsoft Office Suite;
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Exchange server;
- Exceptional Customer Service Experience;
- Experience administering Microsoft Active Directory.