IT Specialist Mid – Diego Garcia

Overview

In this role you will support the Navy’s SMIT OCONUS IT operations in Diego Garcia, ensuring secure, reliable network connectivity for vessels and shore sites. You’ll work within Network Operations to monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot the distributed network infrastructure, apply defense-in-depth principles, and assist with pier side connect/disconnect services. The position emphasizes remote, austere environments and timely incident response to protect and sustain critical Navy networks. This is a hands-on opportunity to influence network resilience at multiple international sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day network operations and monitoring
• Advise on distributed network computing issues
• Ensure efficient operation of network systems, architecture, and topology
• Assist Cyber Team with defense-in-depth practices and incident mitigation
• Develop and update SOPs for connect/disconnect, fiber testing, and repair
• Operate and maintain UCA fiber optic cables and related equipment
• Test UCA cables at required intervals to ensure availability
• Update UCA status in the regional tracker
• Track vessel arrivals/departures and respond to service targets
• Record daily activities in the ticketing system
• Perform inventory, maintenance, and repair of UCA cables
• Sustain operations in remote/austere environments (on-site/on-call 24/7)
• Perform other duties as assigned by lead

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or Master’s with <2 years of experience
• US Citizenship and active Secret Clearance
• IAT II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+)
• Network Certification (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA)
• Willingness to provide on-site/on-call support 24/7/365

• on-site adaptability
• team collaboration
• problem-solving under pressure
• network administration
• fiber optic testing and repair
• security best practices (defense-in-depth)

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