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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Specialist - **Company:** Mantech International Corporation - **Location:** Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Backup Devices, VoIP, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Data Centers, Hyper-V, Local Area Networks, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, SolarWinds (Software), Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9062893/network-specialist ## About the Role * 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 experience with an active / valid DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or higher certification. * Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies. * Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies * Working knowledge communication security (COMSEC) policies and integration * Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to assessments and authorization * Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 and PL3 network environments/systems; must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration. * Experience with SolarWinds * Must have a current/active Top-Secret Clearance * Must 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 Information * Willingness to submit to a Polygraph. * 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 ## Description seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented to join our Air Force team at . The Network Specialist's primary function is to support the United States Air Force's 53rd Wing Technical Support Services (53rd WTSS) contract. * 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. ## Related Videos - [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) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [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) - [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) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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