First Division Consulting, Inc

Master Network Specialist, Local IT Support Lead

First Division Consulting, Inc

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Quantico • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cyber SecurityDNSFirewallsITSMTCP/IPTypeScriptVMware

About the role

  • Support the United States Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG) in executing technical, engineering, operations, maintenance, and management functions for the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) in Quantico, VA, ensuring security, resilience, and performance of global network operations and defense.
  • Lead and supervise a team of senior IT technicians in the local network environment, ensuring high standards of technical support and operational readiness.
  • Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, switches, VPN devices, and enterprise virtual server environments.
  • Monitor and manage network capacity, performance, and security for both NIPRNET and SIPRNET tier 2 and 3 boundaries, ensuring compliance with MCCOG policies and procedures.
  • Implement and enforce cybersecurity principles and risk management processes to maintain a defensible and survivable network.
  • Coordinate with MCCOG leadership and other stakeholders to integrate new systems, optimize network architecture, and support distributed operations and enterprise business functions.
  • Develop and implement network backup, recovery, and contingency plans, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid restoration of services.
  • Maintain documentation, provide technical guidance, and deliver feedback on network requirements and improvements.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience leading senior IT technicians in a local IT network environment.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • ITIL v4 Foundation Certification.
  • Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MD-100 + MD-101 exams), OR Microsoft Certified: Windows Client, OR equivalent Microsoft365 Certification.
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
  • MECM/BigFix experience.
  • Deep knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and security methodologies, including LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, directory services, and VPN security.
  • Proficient in operating, configuring, and troubleshooting network equipment (firewalls, routers, switches, servers, storage area networks).
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and incident response.
  • Ability to monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance and capacity.
  • Experience with enterprise virtual server infrastructure and messaging environments.
  • Knowledge of IT service management frameworks (ITIL) and best practices.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • STD
  • LTD
  • Holidays
  • PTO
  • 401(k) plan with company match

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
network infrastructurefirewallsroutersswitchesVPN devicesnetwork capacity managementnetwork performance monitoringnetwork securitynetwork troubleshootingenterprise virtual server environments
Soft skills
leadershipteam managementcommunicationtechnical guidanceoperational readinesscollaborationproblem-solvingfeedback deliverydocumentation maintenancestakeholder coordination
Certifications
DoD 8570 IAT Level IIITIL v4 FoundationMicrosoft Modern Desktop Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Windows ClientVMware Certified Professional