Network Specialist-Department of Defense

30+ days ago

Job Description

Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Network Specialist - Department of Defense. The Network Specialist designs, implements, and defends networks supporting facility and operational technology environments for Industrial Control Systems such as UMCS, ESS, FAS, SCADA, and metering. Responsibilities include architecture and segmentation, routing and switching, firewall and VPN configuration, access control and authentication services, monitoring and incident support, documentation, and compliance with applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements. This role supports a Department of Defense mission and collaborates with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and field teams to deliver secure, reliable connectivity.

Required Experience & Skills

Experience designing and operating routed and switched networks for OT/ICS environments, including VLANs/VRFs, inter-VLAN routing, and site-to-site connectivity.
Hands-on configuration of firewalls, routers, and Layer 3 switches (ACLs, NAT, VPNs, IPsec/SSL, high availability).
Network access control experience (802.1X/MAB), RADIUS/TACACS+, and certificate/PKI basics.
Implementation of monitoring and detection: syslog, NetFlow, SNMP, IDS/IPS, and SIEM integration.
Familiarity with ICS protocols and security considerations such as BACnet and Modbus, and PPS allowlisting at boundaries.
Experience applying DISA STIGs/SRGs, secure baseline configurations, and maintaining hardened images.
Coordination of vulnerability scanning and remediation (e.g., ACAS) and patch management windows appropriate for ICS.
Ability to produce network diagrams, IP plans, inventories, and as-built documentation; support CDRLs and turnover packages.
Proficiency with troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark and vendor diagnostics; basic scripting or automation is a plus.
Strong communication skills for coordination with stakeholders and preparation of technical documentation.
Ability to travel to active project sites, including secure facilities.
Must meet DoDD 8570.01 and DoD 8570-M requirements for IAT Level 1 or 2, or IASAE Level 1 or 2, OR meet requirements for a CND role (CND-A, CND-IS, CND-IR, or CND-AU).

Preferred Experience & Skills

Vendor certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, PCNSE, JNCIS/JNCIP, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent; experience with Cisco ISE or comparable NAC platforms.
GICSP, GRID, or ISA/IEC 62443 credentials.
Experience implementing Zero Trust principles for OT networks, DMZ architectures, and jump/bastion solutions.
Experience with time synchronization for control systems (NTP/PTP), out-of-band management networks, and industrial Ethernet switches.
Prior experience on federal task order contracts for facility modernization or control systems programs.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in information technology, network engineering, computer science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Education

Advanced degree in a related field or additional graduate certificate work in cybersecurity or network engineering.

Clearance

Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Travel

Minimum 25% to job sites CONUS and OCONUS as required by task orders.

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Skills

802.1unmatched
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associateunmatched
CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professionalunmatched
Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
DMZunmatched
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)unmatched
Digital Certificatesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Ethernet Switchingunmatched
Federal Contractsunmatched
Firewall Administrationunmatched
High Availabilityunmatched
IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
IPsec (IP Security)unmatched
ISA Standardsunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC)unmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Intrusion Detection Systemsunmatched
Intrusion Prevention Systemsunmatched
Inventory Planningunmatched
JNCIP - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professionalunmatched
JNCIS - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialistunmatched
Layer 3 Switchingunmatched
NAT (Network Address Translation)unmatched
NTPunmatched
Netflowunmatched
Network Access Control (NAC)unmatched
Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
Network Designunmatched
Network Router Configurationunmatched
Network Routingunmatched
Network Switchingunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)unmatched
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service)unmatched
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)unmatched
SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security)unmatched
Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
Secret Clearanceunmatched
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)unmatched
Security Protocolsunmatched
Software Patchesunmatched
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
TACACS+ (Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus)unmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)unmatched
VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched
Vulnerability Scannersunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Wireshark (Ethereal)unmatched

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