Network Specialist II full_time

MAKE A MOVE, MAKE AN IMPACT.

a.i. solutions was founded over 25 years ago with a mission to MAKE AN IMPACT by exceeding expectations. A move to our team means using your passion and ingenuity to MAKE AN IMPACT through innovations, defending national security, and enabling access to space. MAKE A MOVE, to join a team driven by a shared ambition, and rewarded for individual contributions.

BENEFITS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Zero $$ Group Health Plans
• Zero $$ Mental Health Therapy
• Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad
• Paid Time Off w/Flex scheduling – create the work/life balance that works for you
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1
• Wellness plans that rewards wellbeing & work life harmony
• Career development and growth, and endless learning opportunities
• Engaged and supportive leadership that cares

Our team is looking for a highly motivated Network Specialist to support the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) Program.  The Network Specialist will work with a team on the range networks, support missions, maintain network device configuration baselines and provide network systems troubleshooting as required.  The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission and work to continually exceed the expectations of our customers. This position is located at the RTS Operations Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Direct responsibility for both classified and unclassified range networks.
• Provide tier II level troubleshooting of network systems.
• Maintain network configuration baselines to adhere with policy, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform improvements in accordance with policy, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for Taclane encryptors operating within the range networks.
• Execute preventive maintenance on all network devices.
• Report network issues and maintain a 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.
• Assist other team members as needed.
• Perform other related functions as needed and/or assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in network technology, Computer Science, or Information Systems Management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) or more years of related on-the-job work experience designing, implementing, operating, and troubleshooting Cisco based networks.
• Demonstrated ability to implement, operate and troubleshoot Cisco network environments (i.e. switches, routers, firewalls, etc.).
• Security+ or equivalent DoD Directive 8570.07-M certification
• Active CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Active CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification.
• Experience including
  • Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Solarwinds.
  • Supporting Taclane encryptors.
  • Supporting RMF accreditations.
  • Supporting DoD/military networks.
• Strong understanding of Multicast, 802.1x, WAN accelerators and QoS.