Network Security Administrator II (Boundary)

Abacus Technology Corporation; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Network Security Administrator to support boundary protection for AFINC III at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This full-time, on-site role requires US citizenship and a current Secret clearance.

You will install, monitor, and harden IDS, firewalls, proxies, and related boundary systems, perform analytics, and support DCO/DODIN operations in a DoD environment. Strong communication with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years experience in network administration and support.
• Must be Security+ certified.
• Must hold one of the following certifications: Palo Alto Network Security Professional; CCNA; PCNSA.
• Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall Engineer and/or PCNSE certifications desired.

Responsibilities

• Install, monitor, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, patch, harden, maintain, and operate IDS, firewalls, load balancers, and proxies to protect AFNet resources per DoD standards.
• Perform complex analytics on boundary protection systems to protect assets from compromise and data loss.
• Perform DCO and DODIN operations.

Skills

IDS management

Firewall configuration

Network monitoring

Customer communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled