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# Network Specialist

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Box Elder, SD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $74,880.0 - $87,360.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), OSI Models, Local Area Networks, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Administration, Remote Access Technology, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Network Support, Routing & Switching, Cisco
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/edff7323-3f7f-47b8-94d1-561f485cc992

## About the Role

Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense SECRET clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*

Certification Requirement: Active CCNA and CompTIA Security+, * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 3 years of related experience.

 * OR Associate's degree in an IT-related field with 8 years of IT experience.
 * OR completion of a certified military technical school with 8 years of IT experience.

Experience:

 * Strong network experience maintaining switches and routers, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN problems.
 * Experience with Brocade Routing and Switching.
 * Experience with VLAN/ports.
 * DoD and/or medical network experience is preferred.

Technical Skills:

 * IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE highly preferred).
 * CCNA routing and switching certification or equivalent.
 * Clear understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3, to include TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA cable standards.
 * Familiarity with firewall and VPN technologies.
 * Knowledge of general security methodologies.
 * Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 * CCNP certification.

## Description

The Network Specialist will provide network support to a military hospital. This role ensures the Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) provides all required services by supporting the network infrastructure with on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution. This is a solo contributor position where you will manage incoming tickets related to Cisco routing and switching, LAN/WAN, and VLAN/ports., * Provide daily operational support for the LAN core and edge switches across the medical network campus.

 * Resolve technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model using diagnostic and network administration tools.
 * Provide overall network infrastructure support to routing and switching equipment, firewalls, and associated cabling.
 * Plan, install, and support hardware and software upgrades, and resolve associated technical issues.
 * Handle tickets requiring Cisco and Brocade Routing and Switching experience, as well as LAN/WAN and VLAN/ports expertise.