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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Specialist - **Company:** UNITECH CONSULTING, L.L.C. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.1Q, Wireless LAN, Active Directory, Border Gateway Protocol, BIND, Unix, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Operating Systems, Network Architecture, Packet Analyzer, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Wide Area Networks, IEEE 802.3, Automated Data Processing (ADP), Network Routers, OpenVMS, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Terminal Servers, Cisco - **Published:** July 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17483714?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17483714%2FNetwork-Specialist ## About the Role * DoD 8570.01 / 8570.01-M compliance at IAM Level II or equivalent. * Security+ and CCNA or equivalent network architecture certification. * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as computer science plus at least two years of related experience; or certified technical/vocational school plus at least three years of related experience. * Proficiency in TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, BIND, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.11, 802.3u, 802.3z, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and DoD/DHA communications media. * Experience with OTDR, cable testers, network sniffers, and EIA/TIA cable standards. * Experience in routed, switched, and shared LAN environments using Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX, OpenVMS, routers, switches, terminal servers, local WAN, and long-haul WAN connectivity. * Proficiency in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and Orion SolarWinds. * Ability to take direction from Referral Network Engineers and Network Engineer Associates on firewall, VPN, and IDS configuration. * ADP sensitivity determination required. ## Description Role: Network Specialist - This is a remote opportunity Must be a field-capable network specialist who can perform daily sustainment, troubleshooting, hardware/software upgrade support, approved network changes, onsite/touch labor, and ticket discipline. The Network Specialist provides troubleshooting and problem resolution in a production environment, daily sustainment support for DHA LAN/WLAN/WAN networks, hardware/software upgrade coordination, approved network change implementation, SolarWinds/ARMIS/Ansible-supported diagnostics, LAN/WAN security barrier support, bottleneck and latency analysis, and device reconfiguration or replacement., * Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. * No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. * Message frequency will vary depending on the application process.Msg & data rates may apply. * OPT out at any time by texting "Stop". ## 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) - [JavaScript the Grumpy Parts](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/306-javascript-the-grumpy-parts) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [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) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) ## Related Articles - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)