Job Description

Job Description:

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. 

We are seeking a  Network Specialist (Journeyman)to provide  technical guidance, monitoring, and maintenance of  DoD information systems operations . This role involves  network troubleshooting, performance evaluation, and reporting , ensuring  system integrity, security, and operational effectiveness within military environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide  technical guidance for monitoring and directing  information systems operations .
• Compile and maintain  records and reports on network  performance, operations, and maintenance .
• Monitor and respond to  hardware, software, and network performance issues , escalating as necessary.
• Evaluate network  performance results , recommending improvements to optimize system efficiency.
• Support  deliverables and performance metrics , ensuring alignment with  DoD security and operational requirements .
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of  secure network architectures within defense environments.
• Collaborate with  cross-functional teams , supporting IT system enhancements and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with  DoD cybersecurity policies, risk management frameworks (RMF), and operational security standards .

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred. 

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science , Information Systems, or related field OR equivalent work experience.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with a  bachelor's degree or higher .
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of  network troubleshooting, system monitoring, and performance optimization .
  • Ability to interpret and implement  DoD security protocols and network defense strategies .
  • Effective  communication and reporting skills to support operational decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with  classified defense systems and secure DoD infrastructure .
• Familiarity with  cloud-based network solutions (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) .
• Certifications such as  Security+, CCNA, or DoD-approved networking credentials .

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