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Starks Industries

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2014

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

🔒 Cybersecurity

Consulting • Healthcare • Cybersecurity

Starks Industries is a business and information technology consulting firm that leverages technology and subject-matter expertise to deliver mission-focused, transformative outcomes. The company provides management consulting and Health IT services alongside cybersecurity, risk management, information assurance, cloud assessments and mission-critical IT support. Its specialties include strategic planning, business process reengineering, computer forensics, threat and insider-threat management, Medicare/Medicaid management and healthcare fraud investigation, and integrated healthcare solutions. Starks emphasizes customer focus, performance-driven delivery, diversity and long-term client partnerships.

📋 Description

• Responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and supporting enterprise-level network infrastructure in a secure and high-availability environment. • Supports LAN, MAN, and WAN systems, performs troubleshooting and performance analysis, and ensures compliance with security standards including Zero Trust principles and DoD requirements. • Administers and supports Zero Trust network architectures. • Monitors and responds to network hardware, software, and performance issues. • Troubleshoots complex network problems and identifies root causes affecting performance and availability. • Analyzes network traffic and develops capacity planning and optimization solutions. • Performs routine testing, patching, upgrading, and analysis of networking infrastructure. • Maintains accurate documentation, records, and reports related to network operations and maintenance. • Interfaces with vendor support organizations to ensure appropriate escalation during outages or degraded performance. • Supports large-scale network facilities and communications equipment across multiple platforms. • Utilizes network software and hardware diagnostic tools to resolve complex issues. • Ensures networks are continuously maintained to meet security compliance standards and applicable policies.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related IT discipline. • Allowable Substitution: An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. • Minimum of five (5) years of enterprise-level Network Engineering experience, with a strong focus on Cisco networking equipment. • At least two (2) years of experience with firewall technologies (preferably Cisco ASA) or load balancing solutions (A10 or F5). • Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment, including implementation of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). • Ability to successfully pass a high-level background investigation. • Strong knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, and DHCP implementation. • Experience with 802.1X network access control configurations, including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). • Hands-on expertise in monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Cisco-based networks. • Proficiency in creating and maintaining network design diagrams and documentation using tools such as Microsoft Visio. • Demonstrated ability to work with complex system implementations and follow structured organizational processes. • Familiarity with firewall, load balancing, and network security technologies. • Understanding of Zero Trust security concepts and enterprise security compliance requirements. • IAT Level II baseline certification in accordance with DoD 8140.01 “Cyberspace Workforce Management.” • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Preferred (but not required): Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). • Experience with Forescout. • Experience with Palo Alto network security platforms.