Network Specialist

Tyto Athene, has an opening for a Network Specialist to support our team at Edwards AFB in California. 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:

• 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

About Tyto Athene

Tyto is an IT services and solutions company that provides mission-focused digital transformation to enhance the client experience and enable them to achieve desired outcomes. Tyto's services and solutions embody its domain expertise in four major Technology domains: Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cyber Security, and Enterprise IT. Tyto offers a broad range of service delivery models including design/install projects, Managed Services, and 'As-a-Service'. With over fifty years of experience, Tyto supports Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health and Public Safety clients across the United States and around the globe.