Network Specialist II - Kwajalein Atoll - 3847

RGNext employees execute and report on theater and strategic offensive and defensive ballistic missile testing and support space situational awareness operations and experiments, using a wide array of highly sophisticated radar, telemetry and optical sensors to meet the needs of our nation in defending the United States and its interests. 

This overseas position is located on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It is an unaccompanied position (no family accommodations or pets). Benefits of this unique location include free housing, three meals a day and potential for overseas tax incentives.

What You Will Do:

• Direct responsibility for both classified and unclassified range networks.
• Provide tier II level troubleshooting of network systems.
• Maintain network configuration baselines to adhere to policy, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform improvements in accordance with policy, accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the NetOps focal point for cybersecurity artifacts, ensuring STIG checklists and required compliance documentation remain current. Responsible for TACLANE encryptors operating within the range networks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all network devices.
• Report network issues and maintain network configuration change log.
• Audit and maintain active network documentation.
• Maintain hardware inventories and ensures appropriate network device spares.
• Perform and document periodic network performance testing.
• Prepare reports, studies and research as requested.
• Provide assistance to other team members as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Technology, Computer Science, or Information Systems Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) or more years of work experience designing, implementing, operating and troubleshooting Cisco based networks.
• Security+ or equivalent DoD Directive 8570.07-M certification.
• Demonstrated ability to implement, operate and troubleshoot Cisco network environments (i.e. switches, routers, firewalls, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to implement, operate and troubleshoot Palo Alto Network firewalls.
• Excellent English verbal and writing skills including report preparation.
• Excellent customer interaction skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted. 
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification.
• Experience supporting TACLANE encryptors.
• Experience supporting RMF accreditations. 
• Experience maintaining STIG checklists, RMF artifacts, POA&Ms, or other DoD cybersecurity compliance documentation.
• Experience supporting DoD/military networks.
• Strong understanding of Multicast, 802.1x and QoS.

Benefits of Working at RGNext:

Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! 

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RGNext provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.