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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Specialist Tier I - **Company:** LTD Global - **Location:** Joint Base Andrews, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Apple IOS, Linux, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Security, McAfee VirusScan, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft SQL Server, Network Planning and Design, PuTTY, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, RSA (Cryptosystem), Wireshark, Symantec, Computer Network Operations, SolarWinds (Software), Splunk, Wsus, Commvault, Cisco, Servicenow, Vmware - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/bc902ab0-50a9-41e0-be52-acf70c159f74/network-specialist-tier-i ## About the Role BA/BS + 2 Years' experience: Network Specialist I: Provide the Tier 1 Network Support. Utilize the data to aggregate data and provide forecasts, gather trend analysis data on systems, and provide input to the PM for resource planning. Facilitate a bi-weekly teleconference with AMC/A6N and gateway personnel to discuss configuration issues and provide a status update on EACN related tasks and validate requirements and determine priorities. Review work/installation progress for accuracy, adherence to network design, and conformance to telecommunications standards. Coordinate network requirements with users and sites. Perform system administration tasks on Microsoft active directory networks. Operate Government-furnished equipment software suites (i.e., SolarWinds) to provide real-time usable statistics to aid with troubleshooting. Provide all maintenance and documentation of ground equipment and systems on a scheduled and unscheduled basis per Air Force Instructions (AFI), 17-100, 17-130 and AFMAN 17-1203. Comply with and support the Air Force Network Operations Center (AFNOC), Network Operations Division (NOD) 26th Network Operations Group (NOG), Detachment 2 and the AFNOC Network Security Division (NSD) AF Computer Response Team (AFCERT). Maintain a Master Station Log (MSL) (007) of all actions performed on site. Master Station Log will be available for review upon request. Possess Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) certification. Required EACN Specific: Cisco Certified Technician (CCT), experience with CISCO Voice and Security or related expertise or equivalent experience, ITIL Foundations Certification (within 6 months) with related expertise or equivalent experience, and/or AS/BS in related field or equivalent experience, and TOP SECRET Clearance; Desired: MCP/MCSE (role base certification), CCNP, CISSP, and hands on experience with AF Standard Desktop Configuration (SDV) v5.5 and higher, MS Active Directory 2012, MS Server 2012, MS SQL 2012, MS Office, MS Visio, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SolarWinds Orion, CommVault, Remedy Action Request System (ARS) IT Service Management software (or equivalent; e.g., ServiceNow ITSM), Sonus VX Watch, Sonus VX Builder, Sonus VX Gate, Putty, Windows Server update Services (WSUS), Cisco Unified Communications Services (UCS), Cisco 2901 Voice Telephone and System, Cisco 2901 IOS, Symantec/McAfee Antivirus, Host Based Security System (HBSS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), WinSCP, Wireshark, Linux, VMWare, Spirent Text Center, IXIA Splunk, RSA 2-factor authentication. ## 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) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [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) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)