Network Specialist

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Specialist to join our Air Force / Space team at Eglin AFB. The Network Specialist's primary function is to support the United States Air Force's 53rd Wing Technical Support Services (53rd WTSS) contract.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Researching and developing solutions to issues that arise as part of daily operations.Assisting with developing new solutions to keep the network evolving and forward looking.Provide Tier 2 and 3 supports for network testing and operations.Managing network local test environment including, routers, switches, firewalls, servers, CUCM, and VOIP phones.Creating documentation and diagrams for all projects as well as changes made to the network.Working in a Hyper-V environment to help maintain servers related to network management.Working with datacenter network technology including Nexus switches and vPC.Maintaining and developing changes involving firewalls, routers, switches, TACLANES, Solarwinds, GEM One, and Hyper-V. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in related discipline from an accredited college or university. 2 additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.2+ years direct/related experienceActive / valid DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or higher certificationWorking knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologiesWorking knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologiesWorking knowledge communication security (COMSEC) policies and integrationWorking knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to assessments and authorizationWorking knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 and PL3 network environments/systemsMust be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administrationSecurity Clearance: Current Top-Secret ClearanceMust be able to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI-eligible clearance (i.e. DCID 6/4 eligibility)Eligibility for access to Special Access Program InformationWillingness to submit to a Polygraph.Physical Requirements:The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations."Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs