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# Senior IT Specialist

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $68,640.0 - $93,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Internet Protocol, IPv6, Storage Area Network (SAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Software, Routing, Virtual Local Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=29e890f834713333

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System administration?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Education: Bachelor's Degree
-Experience: 10+ years of relevant IT experience
-Certification: Security+ (Sec+)

Preferred Qualifications (one of the following):
-Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Routing and Switching
-Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
-Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
-Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
-Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), * Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

 * Government IT: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

 * IAT Level II (Required)
 * CCNA (Preferred)

## Description

Perform advanced systems installation, operation, integration, and troubleshooting to maintain optimal IT system operations.
-Design and oversee upgrades and new installations of IT systems and services, ensuring coordination with Cyber Security Specialists.
-Execute Tier III upgrades of networking systems, IT systems, and storage networking.
Conduct Tier III troubleshooting, optimization, and performance management for:
-Internet Protocol (IP)
-Domain Name System (DNS)
-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
-Routing protocols
-Integrate enterprise, regional, and local IT systems to ensure sustained network operations or oversee recovery efforts.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:
Extensive experience (10+ years) with:
-Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)
-Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
-Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
-Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
-Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
-Network Address Translation (NAT)


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