Network Administrator

Abacus Technology Corporation; Spring Lake (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation in Fort Bragg, NC is seeking a Network Administrator to support an enterprise network. You will manage routers and switches, monitor performance, and implement security controls in a DoD environment.

The role requires Security+ and CCNA, DoD IT experience, and US citizenship with a Secret clearance; on-site work with Army networks and PMO coordination.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of network administration in a multi-platform environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Security+ certification or equivalent (IAT Level II).
• Cisco certification (CCNA) or able to obtain within six months.
• US citizenship and current Secret clearance.
• Experience with DoD IT environments and security tools (ACAS, HBSS, STIG).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily O&M support for classified and unclassified network infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot switches, routers, and related devices.
• Monitor network performance and capacity, ensuring compliance with Army IT standards.
• Implement security configurations per DISA STIGs and Army RMF requirements.
• Maintain patches and security hardening procedures per IAVM directives.
• Enforce DoD and Army cybersecurity policies.
• Document configurations, changes, and troubleshooting steps in CM systems.
• Train users on network functionality and security practices.
• Support ACAS, HBSS, and endpoint security deployments.
• Assist with compliance audits and reviews.

Skills

Network administration

Security+ certified

CCNA

DoD cybersecurity policies

Troubleshooting networking

VLAN routing switching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

DISA STIGs

Cisco IOS

Juniper devices

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Administrator to provide network and infrastructure support for an enterprise level network at Fort Bragg. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily O&M support for classified and unclassified network infrastructure.
• Perform installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of network switches, routers, and associated devices.
• Monitor and manage network performance, availability, and capacity, ensuring compliance with Army Information Technology Portfolio (AITP) service standards.
• Implement security configurations in accordance with DISA STIGs and Army RMF requirements.
• Maintain compliance with IAVM directives by applying patches, updates, and security hardening procedures.
• Enforce DoD and Army cybersecurity policies.
• Ensure proper implementation of security controls, including VLAN segmentation, encryption, and access control policies.
• Conduct periodic network vulnerability scans and assessments in coordination with the cyber team.
• Support the implementation of ACAS, HBSS, and endpoint security solutions.
• Diagnose network connectivity issues, VLAN misconfigurations, and routing inefficiencies.
• Perform log analysis, bandwidth monitoring, and network performance tuning using network management tools.
• Support network infrastructure upgrades and migrations, including software/firmware updates for routers and switches.
• Provide technical guidance and training to local users on network functionality, security best practices, and access control procedures.
• Assist in resolving user-reported network issues and escalating incidents when necessary.
• Develop and maintain network policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Ensure all network configurations, changes, and troubleshooting steps are properly documented in ticketing and configuration management systems.
• Assist with compliance audits and reviews to validate adherence to Army IT security policies.

Qualifications

1+ years experience in a network administration and management in a multi-platform enterprise environment. Bachelor’s degree in a related field desired. Must be Security+ certified (or hold an equivalent certification in compliance with IAT Level II) . Must hold a Cisco certification (e.g. CCNA) or be able to obtain within six months of start date. Proficient in network communications hardware/software and security implementations. Experience with troubleshooting network infrastructure and managing performance in compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies. Hands-on experience with Cisco and/or Juniper network devices in a large-scale enterprise setting. Familiar with network security enforcement and remediation. Able to support users through training and operational guidance on network usage and troubleshooting. Experience with DoD IT environments and network security tools such as ACAS, HBSS, and DISA STIG compliance preferred. Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to variable workload and job duties. Able to interact professionally with all levels of an organization. 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