Network Administrator III (WAN)

Abacus Technology Corporation; Johnstown (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation is looking for a Network Administrator to provide WAN infrastructure support for the AFINC III Support program at Lackland AFB in Alabama.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in network administration, be Security+ and CCNA certified, and have the ability to effectively monitor and improve network systems. Strong customer service skills and a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access are mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in network administration and support.
• Experience with routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Must hold a current Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Network administration

Automation scripts

Security protocols

Customer communication

SDN knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Security+ certification

CCNA certification

CCNP certification

CCIE certification

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 Lackland AFB. 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.
• 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

7+ years experience in network administration and support. HS diploma or GED. Must be Security+ and CCNA certified. CCNP and CCIE certification desired. Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, and hardening routers, serial consoles, load balancers, and switches. Extensive experience with enterprise level network architectures and configurations. Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions. Knowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDN) is desired. 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 Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).

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