Network Services Engineer

Abacus Technology Corporation; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a Network Services Engineer to support voice and data networks for the C3I&N Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This full-time role focuses on operating the HNIB Integration Facility, managing core network devices, and ensuring secure, RMF-compliant operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in DoD network engineering, a related bachelor's degree, and a current Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in network administration/engineering, including DoD experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; substitutions may apply with additional experience.
• Experience across all phases of the engineering lifecycle: requirements, architecture, design, implementation, testing, operations.
• Solid knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls; ability to assess infrastructure and recommend improvements.
• Ability to guide system administrators and help desk staff; strong communication.
• U.S. Citizenship and a current Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and sustain the HNIB Integration Facility and manage core network devices.
• Provide cyber security services for ATO/ATC for the HNIB IF connection to DREN.
• Support RMF A&A process with hardware, software, and dataflow documentation.
• Develop test plans, configure testing environments, and author test reports.
• Create and maintain configuration management and documentation of the HNIB IF baseline.
• Configure, test, and integrate network and cryptographic equipment; maintain laptops.

Skills

Network administration

DoD environment experience

Security best practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Network Management System (NMS)

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Services Engineer to support voice and data networks for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Operate and sustain the HNIB Integration Facility, to include the configuration and management of IF core network devices (e.g. routers, switches, firewalls) and the operation and maintenance of IF core network services (i.e., Active Directory, network file servers, storage area network, virtual server environment, etc.).
• Provide cyber security services in support of the Authorization to Operate (ATO) for the Development, Test, and Evaluation (DT&E) authorizing official and Approval to Connect (ATC) for the HNIB IF connection to the Defense Research & Engineering Network (DREN).
• Support the HNIB Information System Security Manager (ISSM) throughout all phases of the RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, including, but not limited to: hardware components with IPs, make/model/SNs of hardware components installed, software and/or major applications installed, hardware replaced/removed, and dataflow depictions (Network Management System (NMS), multicast implementations, etc.).
• Conduct integration testing to support the insertion of technology into the AFNET.
• Build detailed test plans, configure corresponding testing environment, and author test reports.
• Prepare concise work statements, test data, and efficient procedures.
• Apply attack and exploitation techniques and general security knowledge in the application of cryptography, network/systems security, authentication, and authorization in the design, development, testing to meet network security requirements.
• Devise and perform appropriate tests to evaluate, debug, and check equipment.
• Develop and recommend technical solutions to perform all procedures necessary to ensure the security of enterprise networks and transactions across the AFNET.
• Conduct tests in compliance with AF/DoD suspense dates (to include Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNOs), Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts and Bulletins (IAVAs and IAVBs), etc.), track and document results through simulated and/or connected network systems.
• Perform network traffic analysis, network design and analysis, and configuration of dynamic routing protocols.
• Create and maintain the configuration management (CM) and documentation of the technical baseline (hardware/software) of the HNIB IF.
• Develop information technology/network solutions for operational requirements which shall include accessing and maintaining configuration control of base architecture drawings and IP addressing schemes.
• Provide support for surveying, installing, configuring, testing, and integrating network and cryptographic equipment in the AFNET.
• Build, maintain, and actively update config laptops for Network Engineering requirements using a software baseline approved by HNIB Government personnel.

Qualifications

3+ years experience in network administration or engineering including at least 3 years in a DoD environment. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Experience in all phases of the engineering lifecycle 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 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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