Network Specialist

Network Specialist

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer‑oriented Network Specialist to join our Air Force / Space team at Hill AFB. The primary function of the role is to support the United States Air Force’s 53rd Wing Technical Support Services (53rd WTSS) contract.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university, or 2 additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 4+ years of direct or related experience.
• Active / valid DoD 8570.01‑M IAT‑II or higher certification.
• Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies.
• Working knowledge of LAN, WAN, and data backup technologies.
• Working knowledge of COMSEC policies and integration.
• Working knowledge of RMF, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to assessments and authorization.
• Relevant experience with PL2 and PL3 network environments/systems.
• Familiarity with DoD policy applicable to system and network administration.

• Current Top‑Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI‑eligible clearance (DCID 6/4 eligibility).
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
• Willingness to submit to a Polygraph.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasional movement around the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or communicate with co‑workers via email, phone, or virtual communication.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Information Technology

IT System Data Services