Network Specialist (Entry Level)

Responsibilities:
OBXtek is currently staffing for a Network Specialist (Entry Level)

Under immediate supervision, applies knowledge of computer science principles, information technology functions, and software languages to develop solutions to user requirements. Assists users, functional and technical activity personnel in the application, definition, and design. Performs the gathering, analysis, and synthesis of information for system definition. Develops and maintains user support documentation. Analyzes software maintenance requirements including trouble report and change proposal analysis. Provides customer service and performs administrative tasking including use of office applications and purpose-built service-based applications within IT service areas.

(a) Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. Designs, builds, and implements network systems.

(b) Directs compilation of records and reports concerning network operations and maintenance. Troubleshoots network performance issues. Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions.

(c) Monitors and responds to complex technical control facility hardware and software problems. Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.

(d) Manages the purchase, testing, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/MAN/WAN systems.

(e) Performs system-level design and configuration of products including determination of hardware, OS, and other platform specifications.

(f) Plans large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies.

(g) Performs a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment.

(h) Provides quality assurance review and the evaluation of new and existing software products.

(i) Provides assistance and oversight for all information systems operations activities, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data entry, data control, LAN/MAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and/or web strategy and operations.

(j) Provides input to policy level discussions regarding standards and budget constraints.

(k) Supervises all personnel engaged in the operation and support of network facilities, including all communications equipment on various platforms in large scale or multi-shift operations.

(l) Supervises complex operations that involve two or more additional functions such as, but not limited to, network operations, systems security, systems software support, and production support activities.

(m) Monitors and responds to hardware, software, and network problems.

(n) Provides the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities (including power, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals).

(o) Utilizes software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance.

(p) Troubleshoots network systems when necessary and makes improvements to the network

Qualifications:
Experience: NAVAIR 7.2 is a plus, NMCI CTR (Deskside Services): A desire to have experience in desktop services management to include: seat management, application support, business process development, governance, and financial planning and management.

Education: Applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments. Performs work that requires practical experience and training. Work is performed under supervision.

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