Network Administrator II (WAN)

Abacus Technology; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Network Administrator II for WAN infrastructure support at Maxwell AFB. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in network administration, including Security+ and CCNA certifications. Responsibilities include monitoring network traffic, analyzing system utilization, and automating tasks. Excellent communication skills and a Secret clearance are required. This is a full-time position located in Montgomery, Alabama.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in network administration and support.
• Must be Security+ and CCNA certified.
• US Citizen with current Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and simulate network traffic for problem resolution.
• Monitor system utilization and report anomalies.
• Develop and modify automation scripts for tasks.

Skills

Network administration

Problem resolution

Network monitoring

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Routers

Firewalls

IDS

Job description

Network Administrator II (WAN)

Job Location: US-AL-Montgomery

Job ID: 2025-8421

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