Network Specialist (Active Secret Clearance)

About the role

Provide on-site Tier 2 support for legacy NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure. This contract position is based in Battle Creek, MI, working on a team of three with intermediate-level experience required. The role includes on-call 24/7 availability for contingency operations and crisis response, with an application deadline of Oct 5, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site Tier 2 support in operating legacy NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure
• Perform shared Tier 2 duties including fielding network equipment, troubleshooting network equipment, configuring network devices, monitoring network performance, and collecting network performance data
• Respond to Enterprise IT Service Management (EITSM) tickets and service calls from Client System Administrators, Functional System Administrators, and Communications Focal Point personnel
• Install, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment and infrastructure including network switches, routers, wireless access points, and fiber optic systems
• Perform Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) troubleshooting and repair activities
• Execute security patching per vendor guidance and maintain configuration management
• Operate under tactical command and control of base CS while coordinating with Vendor Tier 3/4 engineering support
• Support change management processes following TO 00-33A-1100 and local standard operating procedures
• Participate in configuration control board meetings
• Available on-call 24/7 for contingency operations and crisis response as mission essential personnel
• Work closely with CS Network Control Center personnel

Requirements

• Intermediate level experience
• Contract position based in Battle Creek, MI
• Ability to work on a team of three
• On-call 24/7 availability for contingency operations
• Fully onsite work environment

Skills

• Cable
• Cat6
• Router
• Switches
• Troubleshooting

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

$33.00 per hour

Schedule

• On‑call 24/7 for contingency operations and crisis response
• Fully onsite position in Battle Creek, MI