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🕒 February 13

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NexGen Data Systems, Inc.

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201 - 500 employees

🤝 B2B

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

B2B • Cybersecurity • SaaS

NexGen Data Systems, Inc. is an IT consulting firm that offers specialized professional services focusing on advanced cloud, data center, and network solutions. They provide integrated security and management capabilities for complete turn-key solutions, employing a collaborative management approach to accelerate the delivery of complex technical solutions. NexGen's services include cloud computing, network engineering, data center engineering, cybersecurity, data and network security, and operations engineering. They are ISO and CMMI certified, emphasizing their commitment to quality and efficient service delivery.

📋 Description

• Serve as primary on-site 24/7 network support contact for assigned MTF • Perform daily network infrastructure operations and maintenance activities • Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, wireless access points, and controllers • Create and manage VLANs in accordance with DHA Zone Architecture Requirements • Troubleshoot network connectivity issues and coordinate with GSC for escalations • Install, test, terminate, and certify network cabling (material provided by Government) • Perform device configuration and firmware updates per DHA standards • Support network monitoring via SolarWinds NPM and ensure 100% device compliance • Conduct monthly hardware inventory validations for Asset Management (CDRL A010) • Respond to and resolve Tier 0 trouble tickets without GSC escalation • Coordinate with site staff on network-related activities and service impacts • Support DHA Infrastructure Modernization hardware refresh initiatives • Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support at assigned site.

🎯 Requirements

• Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required. • DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required. • REQUIRED: Security+ and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent (i.e., BCNE for Brocade, etc.). • 2-3 years network support or IT infrastructure experience • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and 2 years OR Technical/Vocational certification and 3 years • Proficient in TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, and basic routing protocols • Working knowledge of Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper switch/router configuration • Understanding of 802.1d/q/w, 802.3, 802.11 wireless, communication standards • Hands-on with SolarWinds for monitoring and basic troubleshooting • Basic network security awareness: firewalls, VPN concepts • Cable termination, certification tools, and physical layer troubleshooting • Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet operations • Windows OS, basic Active Directory troubleshooting • ServiceNow ticket management and documentation • Understanding of medical facility network requirements.

🏖️ Benefits

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents. • Company provides short and long term disability plans. • 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan. • Comprehensive training and development program. • 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.