Network Specialist - CA

Network Specialist Full-time

Location:

San Diego, CA 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 is searching for a Network Specialist to support the NE&S contract at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA.

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.

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

Qualifications

Required:

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 a 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 Clearance or higher requiredVFI 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.

VFI 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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