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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Specialist - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Fayetteville, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Monitoring of Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Routing, Network Protocols, Performance Tuning, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, CompTIA Strata - PC Hardware Technology Engineer, Network Routers, Software Troubleshooting - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6F50DED4731F45AFAA393BB2F1C1C14D/job/ ## About the Role * Solid technical skills, with experience in a variety of network protocols, software, and hardware involved in IT Specialist operations. * Comprehensive knowledge of Government hardware, software, and network components. * Strong troubleshooting, analytic and diagnostic skills, along with good communication abilities * Security+ Certification required * Must be DoW 8140 compliant under the Work Role Code 411 - Technical Support Specialist- Intermediate level or higher. (CCNA Preferred) Education & Experience: * High school diploma with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, 10 years' experience with Associate's, OR 6 years' experience with Bachelor's. Security Clearance: * Active DoD TS/SCI clearance or higher is required. ## Description SAIC is seeking an IT Specialist to play a key role in keeping critical network, system, and communication technologies running smoothly. This position provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 support across network, systems, and phone operations in alignment with the SIE OPORD. You'll manage and maintain a wide variety of IT and communication systems-including routers, switches, VTCs, phones, laptops, and related infrastructure-while helping ensure reliable, secure performance for users and mission partners. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge, hands-on experience with diverse network protocols, hardware, and software, and a passion for troubleshooting and problem solving. Solid communication skills are essential, as you'll collaborate closely with other IT team members and contribute to long-range planning and resource administration for the enterprise network. Key responsibilities include monitoring system performance, maintaining equipment logs, ensuring link functionality, and supporting full lifecycle operations for LAN/WAN infrastructures. You'll also prepare technical implementation plans, conduct research to ensure network compliance with applicable standards, and provide regular performance updates to Government stakeholders. Primary Duties Include: * Installing, configuring, tuning, testing, operating, monitoring, upgrading, patching, troubleshooting, and managing WAN and LAN routing and switching hardware and software. * Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and managing PC hardware and software within the WAN/LAN infrastructure. * Supporting and repairing LAN/WAN capabilities, including point-to-point circuits, satellite connectivity, dedicated and broadband Internet connections, and associated routers, switches, and encryption devices. * Configuring, operating, maintaining, defending, and troubleshooting LAN Programs of Record (PORs). * Managing IT infrastructures across USSOCOM, Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces, including required updates to routers, switches, circuits, and encryption devices. * Maintaining and repairing Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) architectures. * Configuring, maintaining, defending, and troubleshooting classified and unclassified wireless LANs and wireless access points. * Provisioning and managing secure LAN/WAN VPN services for remote elements and mission partners, ensuring compliance with DoD, DIA, DISA, USCYBERCOM, and USSOCOM policies and directives. * Troubleshooting LAN/WAN voice, data, and transmission networks and assessing the impact of architectural changes. * Implementing and maintaining network and security access controls. * Updating, monitoring, managing, troubleshooting, and documenting routers and switches across USSOCOM LAN/WAN networks. * Coordinating with Government and commercial circuit providers to expedite restoration of circuit outages. * Supporting mobile devices and CSfC kits. 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