Network Specialist IV - Kwajalein Atoll

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As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World's Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for!

This position is located on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

• Responsible for maintaining classified and unclassified RTS range networks.
• Provide senior level troubleshooting of RTS range networks.
• Create technical solutions based on requirements and available resources.
• Provide engineering oversight to active projects and tasks.
• Provide tasking direction and support to others within the department.
• Attain a strong understanding of the RTS range and other assets involved in the execution of missions.
• Interface directly with internal and external mission entities during the planning and execution of missions.
• Review network configuration baselines to assure adherence with policy, accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Perform and document periodic network performance testing.
• Audit and maintain active network documentation.
• Prepare reports, studies and research as requested.
• Other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated ability to effectively:
  • Provide Cisco network environment architecting and troubleshooting.
  • Deploy multicast and QoS.
  • Deploy 802.1x and PKI/X.509.
• Ability to support network automation through scripting.
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) software operations and policy lifecycle knowledge and demonstrated effective utilization.
• Excellent English verbal and writing skills, including report preparation.
• Excellent customer interaction skills.
• The following skills/knowledge/abilities are strongly desired:
  • Automation utilizing Ansible playbooks, Microsoft Power Shell and Git Lab
  • Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco IOS-XE, NXOS, Solar Winds.
  • DoD/military network support.
  • RMF accreditations support.
  • HAIPE type I encryptor support.

• Bachelor degree in Network Technology, Computer Science, or Information Systems Management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight (8) or more years of professional experience designing, implementing, operating and troubleshooting Cisco based networks.
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification.
• Security+ or equivalent DoD Directive 8570.07-M qualifying certification.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. unassisted.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and more!

We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance in a productive, evolving environment.

Note:

This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.