Senior Network Specialist

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Network Specialist in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to support critical network operations for a major federal health agency, ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of essential IT infrastructure. As a Network Specialist, you'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing LAN/WAN systems across a complex medical network environment. You'll play a hands-on role in diagnosing issues, upgrading systems, and supporting routing, switching, and firewall technologies. This is a fully remote position that combines technical depth with the chance to make a tangible impact on mission-critical operations supporting national defense and healthcare systems.

Accountabilities:

• Provide daily operational support for LAN core and edge switches across the network campus
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues involving routing protocols and network layers using advanced diagnostic tools
• Manage network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and cabling
• Plan, install, and support hardware and software upgrades, ensuring seamless integration and minimal downtime
• Support network security standards and compliance with DoD policies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal network performance and reliability
  
  
  

Requirements

• Strong understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3, TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA cable standards
• Familiarity with firewall and VPN technologies, as well as LAN/WAN troubleshooting
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field and at least 3 years of experience, or equivalent certification with 8 years of relevant experience
• Compliance with DoD Directive 8570.01 — Security+ CE certification required
• Current CCNA or equivalent Juniper/Brocade certification preferred
• Prior DoD or medical network experience highly desirable
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $75,000 - $85,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and parental leave
• Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Professional development reimbursement and referral bonuses
• Fully remote work flexibility
  
  
  

Jobgether Hiring Process Disclaimer:

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.

Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!