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# Network Specialist

- **Company:** QUANTUM SKY LLC
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), OSI Models, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Administration, Remote Access Technology, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Network Support
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9085061/network-specialist

## About the Role

* Clear understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3, to include TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA cable standards
 * Must be familiar with firewall and VPN technologies
 * Strong network experience maintaining switches and routers, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN problems
 * Good knowledge of general security methodologies
 * Must have strong oral and written communications skills
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline and 3 years related experience, or;
 * Completion of certification program at a technical or vocational school and 8 years related experience
 * Compliance with DoD Directive 8570.01 "Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management required
 * Security+ CE certification required
 * Current CCNA, or Juniper/Brocade equivalent, desired
 * DoD and/or medical network experience preferred

Clearance:

 * Active Secret Clearance or higher required

## Description

* Provides daily operational support for the LAN core and edge switches across the medical network campus
 * Resolves technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model utilizing diagnostic and network administration tools
 * Provides overall network infrastructure support to routing and switching equipment, firewalls, and associated cabling
 * Plans, installs, and supports hardware and software upgrades, and resolves associated technical issues


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