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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Support Specialist - **Company:** Lukos LLC - **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** VoIP, Data Centers, Wide Area Networks, Network Support, Cisco - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9050620/network-support-specialist ## About the Role * Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas. * Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301. * Current DoD IAT certification Level 1 or above or SEC +, NET + certified and Voice/Video Network Certification, preferably CISCO certified * Must possess a SECRET Security Clearance * Preferred: Prior experience and operational knowledge of design and implementation of upgrades and migrations for MARCENT voice, video, local and wide area networks * Preferred: Prior experience and operational knowledge of architecture and implementation of network and security solutions that meet or exceed internal and external command requirements * Five years' military experience Under a five-year contract, the Network Support Specialist will support the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands. The scope of the requirement includes professional services for MARCENT located aboard MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, which serves as a Component Command to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). Specifically, the Network Support Specialist will support the Communication Directorate (G-6) within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The G-6 provides communication support to MARCENT as well as command, control, communications, and computer (C4) policy advocacy to CENTCOM Communications (CCJ6) and HQMC agencies. The G-6 conducts C4 planning and validation for USMC forces operating in the CENTCOM AOR., * Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas. * Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301. * Current DoD IAT certification Level 1 or above or SEC +, NET + certified and Voice/Video Network Certification, preferably CISCO certified * Must possess a SECRET Security Clearance * MARCENT, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida * Contractor personnel must support the projected travel in support of government requirements to MARCENT AOR and supporting locations, which includes but not limited to the following countries: Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Djibouti, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy, and Greece. The ideal candidate will be available for travel on less than 24 hours-notice to support personnel recovery and training for forward deployed forces. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to execute OCONUS travel throughout the Central Command (CENTCOM) AOR. ## Description This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process., * Assist in the design and implementation of upgrades and migrations for MARCENT voice, video, local and wide area networks * Configure and maintain equipment in support of voice over IP and video teleconferencing * Recommend new technologies for use with operational sites * Optimize data center infrastructure for enhanced functionality, security and management * Assist with architecture and implementation of network and security solutions that meet or exceed internal and external command requirements by working closely with the users * Coordinate efficiently and effectively, at all levels of the organization, with all classifications * Support a client base of customers in a service-oriented environment * Ensure services are provided to cover core hours of 0600 to 1800 Monday thru Friday (excluding Federal Holidays and maintenance schedule hours) and, when required, be available for after core hours consultation and recall * Account for system maintenance schedule every Thursday from 1900 to 2300. ## Related Videos - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## Related Articles - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think) - [Best Job Boards for Remote Work for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/290-best-job-boards-for-remote-work-for-developers) - [Best companies to work for United States: Top 20 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/245-best-companies-to-work-for-united-states-top-20-companies-in-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)