TENAX Technologies is currently seeking a skilled Network Specialist to provide communications and network systems support in service of the Air National Guard (ANG) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Special Operations Center (SOC). The Network Specialist will interface with fellow contractors, military personnel, and government clients in support of network infrastructures supporting RPA in addition to providing direct hands-on network expertise to install and maintain network architectures for the RPA-SOC, which operates 24/7/365. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of network technologies, protocols, and standards required to integrate and sustain information transport systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing support of communications and network systems architecture, video distribution, long-haul communications systems, and enhancement support for operations.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain RPA-SOC computer and network systems including LAN/WAN communications, firewalls, operations support for Microsoft Windows operating systems, and networks at multiple classification levels.
- Ensure proper configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, crypto and other communications equipment necessary for the successful operation of the RPA-SOC.
- Maintain accurate records of service requests and resolutions.
- Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.
Requirements
- +/- 5 years of experience with network design, testing, development, and integration.
- Experience with LAN/WAN, cryptographic equipment, multicast routing on Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment such as Cisco.
- Knowledge of industry best practices for designing, implementing, and maintaining network security and service availability throughout the system life cycle.
- Ensure network and equipment meet applicable security technical implementation guides (STIGs).
- Identify technical applicability, remediate, and support mitigation of IAVA notices and support metric reporting.
- Experience in VMWare virtualized environment.
- Follow industry and department trends and developments to ensure services are consistent with, and/or superior to, industry best practices.
- Knowledge of computer networking and network-based information assurance devices.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
Clearance Requirement:
- An active TS clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI is required.
Mandatory Requirement:
- Security+ CE Certification or similar DOD 8570 IAT II certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Other desired certifications include: MCSA, MDAA, CCNA, VMWare VCTA.