Network Administrator

Abacus Technology; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology in Montgomery, AL seeks a Network Administrator to support AFNET infrastructure under AFINC III. This is a full-time position located at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex, requiring a Secret clearance and US citizenship.

The role focuses on network analysis, monitoring, and automation to keep critical DoD networks secure and available. As part of the team, you will configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, load balancers, and IDS, develop scripts, and document workload activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in network administration and support.
• Must have Security+ and CCNA certification; CCNP certification desired.
• Experience with routers, switches, load balancers, and IDS; ability to assess infrastructure and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Security+

CCNA

CCNP

Network analysis

Network monitoring

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Network Administrator

Job Locations: US-AL-Montgomery

Job ID: 2026-8822

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