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Network Specialist

Quantum Sky

Altus Air Force Base, OKFull-time$80–85K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–85K/yr
Location
Altus Air Force Base, OK
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security+ CESecret clearance

Job overview

Quantum Sky seeks a Network Specialist to support its NE&S contract at Altus Air Force Base. The role supports the DoD Defense Health Agency LAN/WAN through on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution, maintaining network infrastructure and services. The position supports a medical network campus and requires a Secret clearance, relevant network experience, and specified education or technical training and experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

OSI ModelTCP/IPVTPSMTPSNMPDNSDHCPRouting ProtocolsEIA/TIA Cable StandardsFirewall TechnologiesVPN TechnologiesSwitch MaintenanceRouter MaintenanceLAN/WAN TroubleshootingSecurity MethodologiesOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationDoD Network ExperienceMedical Network Experience

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Technical Discipline or Related ExperienceTechnical School Certification Program or 8 Years Experience3 Years Related Experience8 Years Related ExperienceDoD Directive 8570.01 ComplianceSecurity+ CECCNA or Juniper/Brocade EquivalentActive Secret Clearance or Higher

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Network Specialist to support our NE&S contract at Altus AFB, OK. The Network Specialist ensures that the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Health Agency (DHA) LAN/WAN provides all required services, by supporting the network infrastructure with on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides daily operational support for the LAN core and edge switches across the medical network campus

  • Resolves technical issues associated with network and routing protocols at all levels of the OSI model utilizing diagnostic and network administration tools

  • Provides overall network infrastructure support to routing and switching equipment, firewalls, and associated cabling

  • Plans, installs, and supports hardware and software upgrades, and resolves associated technical issues

Qualifications

Required:

  • Clear understanding of OSI Model Layers 1-3, to include TCP/IP, VTP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and EIA/TIA cable standards

  • Must be familiar with firewall and VPN technologies

  • Strong network experience maintaining switches and routers, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN problems

  • Good knowledge of general security methodologies

  • Must have strong oral and written communications skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline and 3 years related experience, or;

  • Completion of certification program at a technical or vocational school and 8 years related experience

  • Compliance with DoD Directive 8570.01 “Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management required

  • Security+ CE certification required

  • Current CCNA, or Juniper/Brocade equivalent, desired

  • DoD and/or medical network experience preferred

Clearance:

  • Active Secret Clearance or higher required

About Quantum Sky

Compensation:

  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $80,000-$85,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.

At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Location US-OK-Altus Air Force Base

ID 2026-2237

Category Information Technology

Position Type Full-Time

Remote No

How this job compares

Set against the 4,060 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–85K/yr
  • Oklahoma median$117–189K/yr30 salary ranges
  • US median$116–191K/yr3,136 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $83K, is 47% below the Oklahoma median midpoint ($154K) — in the lowest quarter of Network Engineer salary ranges in Oklahoma.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 35 open Network Engineer jobs in Oklahoma and 4,060 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Oklahoma
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,502 postings).
Education
1,196 of the 4,060 open Network Engineer jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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