Network Specialist

Network Specialist Full-time

Location:

Bremerton, WA Veterans First Initiative, LLC (VFI) is a U.S. Government Contractor and IT Services Integrator that delivers Network, Unified Communications, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity Engineering and Infrastructure Solutions on a global scale. VFI is certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).VFI seeks an experienced professional Network Specialist to support our NE&S contract at Bremerton, Washington.

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.

Note:

All candidates must possess an active DoD Secret clearance

Location:

Bremerton, Washington

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, weekends as needed

Travel:
Minimal, less than 10%

Duties and 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

Requirements and

Qualifications:

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 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

Security+ CE certification required

Current CCNA, or Juniper/Brocade equivalent, desired

DoD and/or medical network experience preferred

Clearance:

Active secret DoD clearance is required

Compensation:

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $75,000-$85,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

VFI offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, employer paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, retirement plans with employer contributions, paid time off, holidays, opportunity for advancement, and a respectful and collaborative work environment.

Application Instructions:
Please apply on our website at:  is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.
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