Master Network Specialist (INS Technical Lead) - Military veterans preferred

First Division Consulting


Job_Workplace : On-site
Full time

**Contingent on contract award**

First Division Consulting is seeking a Master Network Specialist (INS Technical Lead) to support the United States Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG) in the technical, engineering, operations, maintenance, and management of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) in Quantico, VA. The MCEN supports over 200,000 users across 30+ bases and global deployments, integrating advanced security boundaries, virtual infrastructure, and messaging environments. This role is critical to ensuring the agility, security, and survivability of the Marine Corps’ global network operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of senior network technicians in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment, providing technical direction and oversight for Tier II and Tier III operations.
• Oversee the configuration, integration, and management of firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, DNS, and Linux systems within NIPRNET and SIPRNET boundaries.
• Manage and maintain enterprise virtual server infrastructure, storage area networks, and messaging environments across more than 5,000 physical and virtual systems.
• Ensure network operations meet stringent DoD security and availability standards, supporting both distributed operations and enterprise business needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, including WAN optimization, routing and switching, and firewall management.
• Coordinate with MCCOG leadership to analyze requirements, define technical solutions, and implement best practices for network defense and resilience.
• Conduct security audits, supervise system modifications, and ensure compliance with DoD 8570.01M and other relevant policies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Participate in incident response, escalation management, and after-action reviews to continuously improve network defense posture.
• Provide training and technical guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

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