Network Administrator II: Secure Infra & Automation

Abacus Technology Corporation; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Network Administrator to support the AFINC III program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This full-time role focuses on ensuring secure, reliable network infrastructure and performance.

The position requires 5+ years of network administration experience, Security+ and CCNA certifications with CCNP preferred, and US citizenship with a current Secret clearance. Strong troubleshooting, automation scripting, and clear communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in network administration and support.
• HS diploma or GED.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Network administration

Security+ certification

CCNA certification

CCNP certification

Routing & switching

Network monitoring

Customer service

Communication skills

US Citizenship

Secret clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Network Administrator to support the AFINC III program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This full-time role focuses on ensuring secure, reliable network infrastructure and performance.

The position requires 5+ years of network administration experience, Security+ and CCNA certifications with CCNP preferred, and US citizenship with a current Secret clearance. Strong troubleshooting, automation scripting, and clear communication are essential for success.