Network Engineer

Abacus Technology; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Engineer to provide infrastructure support for an enterprise program at Scott AFB. The role is full‑time and involves design, troubleshooting, and configuration of complex network systems across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in network engineering, CCNP certification, and a TS clearance. You will work closely with Government Engineers on architecture, change management, and platform optimization while ensuring secure, reliable network

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a network engineering role.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• CCNP certification required.
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls and enterprise networks.
• Knowledge of security practices for network architecture and IDS.
• U.S. Citizen with a current Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide network analysis and design to meet contract requirements and optimize performance.
• Support Government Engineers with Architecture, Change Management, and planning.
• Troubleshoot network issues at JBA/JBLM/SAFB and with EDI platforms.
• Configure and install A2G2 hardware per Government approvals at sites.
• Maintain baseline configuration and test software, patches, and directives.
• Modify configurations to support additional assets and operations.
• Install/replace equipment and train personnel on A2G2 standards at sites.
• Support test/evaluation gateways for DT&E and OT&E activities.
• Recommend configuration changes and identify new requirements to Government Engineers.
• Create scripts and tools to configure networked systems.
• Maintain servers with backups, updates, and disk management.
• Configure servers for secure connections and SNMP statistics gathering.
• Review and optimize routing, switching, firewall, and DNS configurations.
• Implement fault tolerance for disaster recovery on servers and devices.
• Support VoIP capabilities and related network services.
• Design and implement network transport solutions as directed by Government Engineers.

Skills

CCNP

Network engineering

Routers & firewalls

Security in network design

US Citizen

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Network Engineer

Job Locations: US-IL-Belleville

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Engineer to provide infrastructure support of data networks for an enterprise program at Scott AFB. This is a full‑time position.

Responsibilities

• Provide network analysis and design services to engineer, evaluate, and recommend new technologies to meet new contract requirements and optimize network/system performance.
• Assist the Government Engineers with overarching oversight of the platform, inclusive of Configuration/Change Management, Technical Architecture, and current/future state planning.
• Support troubleshooting network issues experienced at JBA and JBLM operational A2G2's and platforms that access the A2G2.
• Support the A2G2 hardware configuration and installation requirements once approved by the Government Engineers for site installation.
• Establish and maintain the A2G2 baseline configuration (EBC) and SIL, which includes installation and functional testing of new software versions, Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), patches, TCNOs and other applicable directives.
• Implement modifications to the A2G2 baseline configuration to support communications for additional Operational Support Aircraft/Executive Airlift (OSA/EA), Mobility Air Forces (MAF), and Roll‑On/Roll‑Off (RORO) assets.
• Install, remove or replace equipment, make configuration changes, or train new incoming Government and/or contractor personnel specifically on A2G2 configuration standards at the operational A2G2 sites (JBA, JBLM, and SAFB).
• Provide technical support to configure and maintain a test and evaluation gateway to assist with troubleshooting, A/C Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) efforts, and act as a baseline configuration for the operational gateways.
• Recommend configuration changes to the Government Engineers, keep abreast of future upgrades, develop solutions, identify deficiencies, perform system changes, modify configurations as requested by the Government Engineers, and identify new requirements to the Government Engineers.
• Create scripts, executables, graphs, and maps to configure and utilize networked computers.
• Keep servers running by performing disk management, cleanup, backups, and associated approved updates/patches.
• Configure and maintain the servers to allow streamlined/secure connection to all compatible network devices and use SNMP tools to gather statistics.
• Review configurations, operating, and troubleshooting procedures to include routers, switches, firewalls, classless inter‑domain routing configurations, variable length subnet nak schemes, domain name services, network management services, encryptions, and satellite transmissions.
• Configure and implement in‑depth fault tolerance on disaster recovery solutions on servers and network devices.
• Support and sustain the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) capability.
• Design and implement, as required, technical solutions for integration of new network transport capabilities when directed by the Government Engineers.

Qualifications

5+ years experience in network engineering role. Bachelor's degree in a related field. Must be CCNP certified. Experience in all phases of the engineering life cycle including requirements, architecture, design, implementation, testing, and operations and maintenance. Thorough knowledge of routers, switches, and firewalls. Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions. Able to provide technical guidance and direction to system administrators and help desk technicians. Knowledge of relevant server‑side tools and technologies. Experience with network monitoring and management using an automated solution. Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining servers and desktops in an enterprise organization. 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.

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