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# Network Specialist

- **Company:** Mantech International Corporation
- **Location:** Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, VoIP, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Data Centers, Hyper-V, Local Area Networks, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, SolarWinds (Software), Network Server, Cisco
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9213913/network-specialist

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in related discipline from an accredited college or university. 2 additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
 * 2+ years direct/related experience.
 * Active / valid DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or higher certification.
 * Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies.
 * Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies.
 * Working knowledge communication security (COMSEC) policies and integration.
 * Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to assessments and authorization.
 * Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 and PL3 network environments/systems.
 * Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration.

Clearance Requirements:

 * Must have a current/active Top-Secret clearance .
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI-eligible clearance (i.e. DCID 6/4 eligibility).
 * Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
 * Willingness to submit to a Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

 * The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
 * Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations."
 * Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs

## Description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Specialist to join our Air Force / Space team at Eglin AFB . The Network Specialist's primary function is to support the United States Air Force's 53rd Wing Technical Support Services (53rd WTSS) contract., * Researching and developing solutions to issues that arise as part of daily operations.

 * Assisting with developing new solutions to keep the network evolving and forward looking.
 * Provide Tier 2 and 3 supports for network testing and operations.
 * Managing network local test environment including, routers, switches, firewalls, servers, CUCM, and VOIP phones.
 * Creating documentation and diagrams for all projects as well as changes made to the network.
 * Working in a Hyper-V environment to help maintain servers related to network management.
 * Working with datacenter network technology including Nexus switches and vPC.
 * Maintaining and developing changes involving firewalls, routers, switches, TACLANES, Solarwinds, GEM One, and Hyper-V.