Network Administrator

Abacus Technology Corporation; Johnstown (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Network Administrator to support the AF Intranet Control III program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This full-time role requires Security+ and CCNA, with CCNP desirable, and 5+ years in network administration.

You will work with routers, switches, firewalls, and IDS while ensuring security posture. Applicants must be a US citizen with a current Secret clearance and excellent communication skills for collaboration with Government teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network administration and support experience.
• HS diploma or GED; Security+ and CCNA certifications required.
• CCNP certification is desirable.
• Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, and hardening routers, switches, and load balancers.
• Ability to assess infrastructure and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and simulate network traffic to aid problem resolution or test configurations in lab environments.
• Monitor system utilization and circuit bandwidth; report anomalies to Government leads.
• Escalate complex network issues to Senior Network Administrators.
• Develop, execute, modify or remove scripts to automate tasks.
• Review and document workload activities per incident or change for audit purposes.

Skills

Network administration

Customer service

Security awareness

Automation scripting

Education

HS diploma or GED

Security+ certification

CCNA certification

CCNP certification desirable

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Administrator to provide WAN infrastructure support for the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) III Support program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and simulate network traffic to aide in problem resolution or to test updated configurations in virtual or physical lab environments.
• Monitor system utilization and circuit bandwidth and report anomalies to Government team leads.
• Escalate complex network issues to Senior Network Administrators.
• Develop, execute, modify or remove scripts to assist in automation of tasks.
• Review and document all workload activities per incident or change request to eliminate re‐work or for auditing/investigation purposes.

Qualifications

5+ years experience in network administration and support. HS diploma or GED. Must be Security+ and CCNA certified. CCNP certification desired. Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, and hardening routers, serial consoles, load balancers, and switches. Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions. Knowledge of relevant server-side tools and technologies. Experience with network monitoring and management using an automated solution. Extensive experience with security as it pertains to network architecture, desktops, laptops, servers, firewalls, routers, and intrusion detection systems (IDS). Solid customer service and communication skills are critical as well as the ability and willingness to communicate effectively and appropriately in an empathetic and understanding manner. Must be a US Citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled