Master Network Specialist (Local IT Support Lead)

***Contingent on contract award** First Division Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Master Network Specialist (Local IT Support Lead) to support the United States Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG) in executing technical, engineering, operations, maintenance, and management functions for the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) in Quantico, VA. The MCEN supports over 200,000 users across more than 30 bases, posts, and stations, as well as deployed locations worldwide. This role is critical to ensuring the security, resilience, and performance of global network operations and defense. Key Responsibilities: Lead and supervise a team of senior IT technicians in the local network environment, ensuring high standards of technical support and operational readiness. Oversee the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, switches, VPN devices, and enterprise virtual server environments. Monitor and manage network capacity, performance, and security for both NIPRNET and SIPRNET tier 2 and 3 boundaries, ensuring compliance with MCCOG policies and procedures. Implement and enforce cybersecurity principles and risk management processes to maintain a defensible and survivable network. Coordinate with MCCOG leadership and other stakeholders to integrate new systems, optimize network architecture, and support both distributed operations and enterprise business functions. Develop and implement network backup, recovery, and contingency plans, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid restoration of services. Maintain documentation, provide technical guidance, and deliver feedback on network requirements and improvements. Requirements Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience leading senior IT technicians in a local IT network environment. DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification. Active TS/SCI security clearance. ITIL v4 Foundation Certification. Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MD-100 + MD-101 exams), OR Microsoft Certified: Windows Client, OR equivalent Microsoft365 Certification. VMware Certified Professional (VCP). MECM/BigFix experience. Core Competencies and Skills: Deep knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and security methodologies, including LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, directory services, and VPN security. Proficient in operating, configuring, and troubleshooting network equipment (firewalls, routers, switches, servers, storage area networks). Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and incident response. Ability to monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance and capacity. Experience with enterprise virtual server infrastructure and messaging environments. Knowledge of IT service management frameworks (ITIL) and best practices. Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills. Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. Specific vision abilities required include close vision due to computer work. Light to moderate lifting may be required. Regular, predictable attendance is required, including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate. Work Environment: Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers, phones, and printers, light traffic). Ability to work in a confined area. Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, holidays, PTO and 401(k) plan with company match. First Division Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All fully qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws prohibiting discrimination by protected classes.