Network Security Administrator II: Boundary Protection

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

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a Network Security Administrator to support the AFINC III program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This full-time role focuses on boundary protection, IDS/IPS, and DoD network security operations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in network admin, Security+ certification, and relevant DoD certifications (CCNA, PCNSA, PCNSE). US Citizenship with a Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in network administration and support.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• Must be Security+ certified.
• Must hold Palo Alto Network Security Professional, CCNA, or PCNSA.
• PCNSE and Palo Alto NGFW engineer certifications desired.
• Experience with enterprise DOD boundary protection and CSSP operations.
• Extensive experience with enterprise networks and configurations.
• Ability to assess infrastructure and recommend improvements.
• Experience with network monitoring/management using automated tools.
• Strong customer service and communication skills; empathetic interaction.
• Must be a US Citizen with a current Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install, monitor, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, patch, harden, and operate IDS/IPS, firewalls, load balancers, and web proxies.
• Perform complex analytics on boundary protection to protect assets.
• Perform DCO and DODIN operations.

Skills

Network administration

Boundary protection

IPS/IDS management

Customer service

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Security+ certification

CCNA

PCNSA

PCNSE

Tools

Palo Alto Firewall

Cisco IOS

DODIN monitoring tools

Job description

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a Network Security Administrator to support the AFINC III program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This full-time role focuses on boundary protection, IDS/IPS, and DoD network security operations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in network admin, Security+ certification, and relevant DoD certifications (CCNA, PCNSA, PCNSE). US Citizenship with a Secret clearance is required.