Network Specialist *Clearance, Security + Required*

About the role

Provide on-site Tier 2 support augmenting Air National Guard Communications Squadron (CS) personnel in operating legacy NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure. This contract position is based out of Louisville, TN.

Responsibilities

• 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 BIM 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 experience level
• Will be working at an ANG installation on a team of three people

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