Network Security Administrator II (Boundary)

Abacus Technology; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Security Administrator II to provide boundary protection support for AFNET resources at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This is a full-time position based in Montgomery, AL.

The role requires 5+ years of network administration experience, Security+ and one of the following certs: Palo Alto Networks PSC or PCCNA/PCNSA; CCNA; PCNSE. Candidates must be US citizens with a current Secret clearance and be able to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in network administration and support.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Must be Security+ certified.
• Must hold one of: Palo Alto Network Security Professional; CCNA; and PCNSA.
• Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall Engineer and/or PCNSE certifications desired.
• Experience with enterprise DOD boundary protection and CSSP operations.
• Extensive experience with enterprise level network architectures and configurations.
• Solid customer service and communication skills are critical and the ability to communicate effectively in an empathetic manner.
• Must be a US Citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install, monitor, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, patch, harden, maintain, and operate intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, load balancers, and web proxies to protect AFNet resources from DoD security standards.
• Perform complex analytics on boundary protection systems to protect system assets from compromise, data loss, and other requirements.
• Perform DCO and DODIN operations.

Skills

Network administration

Boundary protection

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Security+ certification

CCNA

PCNSA

PCNSE

Tools

Palo Alto Networks Firewall

Enterprise network monitoring tools

Job description

Network Security Administrator II (Boundary)

Job ID

2026-8887

Job Locations

US-AL-Montgomery

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Security Administrator to provide boundary protection support for the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) III Support program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Install, monitor, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, patch, harden, maintain, and operate intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, load balancers, and web proxies to protect AFNet resources from both internal and external threats according to DoD security standards.
• Perform complex analytics on boundary protection systems to protect system assets from compromise, data loss, and other requirements.
• Perform DCO and DODIN operations.

Qualifications

5+ years experience in network administration and support. HS diploma or GED. Must be Security+ certified. Must hold one of the following certifications: Palo Alto Network Security Professional; Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA); and Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA). Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall Engineer and/or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certifications desired. Experience with enterprise DOD boundary protection and CSSP operations. Extensive experience with enterprise level network architectures and configurations. Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions. 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.

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