Network Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, configure, and maintain network equipment and related hardware, ensuring proper physical setup and connectivity.
• Manage physical and logical network cabling, including both copper and fiber optic media, following industry best practices for installation, labeling, and organization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Layer 1 and Layer 2 connectivity issues to support continuous network operations.
• Perform equipment upgrades, replacements, and decommissioning with minimal disruption to ongoing services.
• Document network configurations, cabling layouts, and equipment inventories to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Collaborate with onsite and remote teams to coordinate installation and maintenance activities across multiple locations.
• Ensure proper handling, transport, and storage of network equipment as required, including local travel to support project needs.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and operational procedures during all installation and maintenance activities.
• Submit timely activity and status reports to provide updates on progress, issues, and completed tasks.
• Apply foundational knowledge of networking principles, including the OSI model, to support a variety of network environments and technologies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with physical network cabling, including both copper and fiber optic media
• Foundational knowledge of the OSI model:
  • Proficiency in Layer 1 and Layer 2 concepts required
  • Familiarity with Layer 3 concepts preferred
• Must successfully pass a background investigation
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must reside within the continental United States
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% of the time, as required by project assignments
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be consistently punctual and reliable
• Proven ability to maintain attention to detail, multi-task effectively, and learn quickly in dynamic environments
• Security+ (or obtain within 90 days)

We are seeking a Network Specialist to join our team supporting Reston HQ Network Solutions team in Reston, VA.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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As a member of our Network Solutions Team, you will provide comprehensive network support across multiple lab locations, including Reston, Boston, and other program sites as needed. This role is responsible for a broad range of network infrastructure tasks to ensure the reliable configuration, operation, maintenance, and documentation of our IT environments. This position requires strong technical proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team to provide high-quality network support across diverse program requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Location: Telework/Travel
• Type of environment: Office, Remote, Varies
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: When not on travel, schedule is an 8 hour day shift Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm EST. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Up to 75%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 75 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.