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# Network Specialist

- **Company:** Tyto Athene
- **Location:** Fairbanks, AK, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), OSI Models, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Administration, Remote Access Technology, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Network Support
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/26EBC4C569F34D75ACE3720CF4A4575A/job/

## About the Role

* Clear understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3, to include TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA cable standards
 * Must be familiar with firewall and VPN technologies
 * Strong network experience maintaining switches and routers, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN problems
 * Good knowledge of general security methodologies
 * Must have strong oral and written communications skills
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline and 3 years related experience, or;
 * Completion of certification program at a technical or vocational school and 8 years related experience
 * Compliance with DoD Directive 8570.01 "Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management required
 * Security+ CE certification required
 * Current CCNA, or Juniper/Brocade equivalent, desired
 * DoD and/or medical network experience preferred

Clearance:

 * Active Secret Clearance or higher required

## Description

Tyto Athene is searching for a Network Specialist to support our NE&S contract at Fort Wainwright, AK. The Network Specialist ensures that the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Health Agency (DHA) LAN/WAN provides all required services, by supporting the network infrastructure with on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution., * Provides daily operational support for the LAN core and edge switches across the medical network campus

 * Resolves technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model utilizing diagnostic and network administration tools
 * Provides overall network infrastructure support to routing and switching equipment, firewalls, and associated cabling
 * Plans, installs, and supports hardware and software upgrades, and resolves associated technical issues


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