Job Description:
Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. We are seeking a Network Specialist (Journeyman) to provide technical guidance, monitoring, and maintenance of DoD information systems operations. This role involves network troubleshooting, performance evaluation, and reporting, ensuring system integrity, security, and operational effectiveness within military environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical guidance for monitoring and directing information systems operations.
- Compile and maintain records and reports on network performance, operations, and maintenance.
- Monitor and respond to hardware, software, and network performance issues, escalating as necessary.
- Evaluate network performance results, recommending improvements to optimize system efficiency.
- Support deliverables and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with DoD security and operational requirements.
- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of secure network architectures within defense environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, supporting IT system enhancements and upgrades.
- Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, risk management frameworks (RMF), and operational security standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field OR equivalent work experience.
- Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of network troubleshooting, system monitoring, and performance optimization.
- Ability to interpret and implement DoD security protocols and network defense strategies.
- Effective communication and reporting skills to support operational decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with classified defense systems and secure DoD infrastructure.
- Familiarity with cloud-based network solutions (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
- Certifications such as Security+, CCNA, or DoD-approved networking credentials.
