Network Specialist - CA

Job DetailsJob Location: San Diego, CA 92134Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/yearNetwork Specialist Full-time  Location:  San Diego, CA Veterans First Initiative, LLC (VFI) is a U.S. Government Contractor and IT Services Integrator that delivers Network, Unified Communications, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity Engineering and Infrastructure Solutions on a global scale. VFI is certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).   VFI is searching for a Network Specialist to support the NE&S contract at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA. 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.  Responsibilities: 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 Qualifications Required: 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 VFI offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, employer paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, retirement plans with employer contributions, paid time off, holidays, opportunity for advancement, and a respectful and collaborative work environment.  VFI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. Qualifications