WAN Transport Engineer – 24/7 DoD Network Ops

Abacus Technology Corporation; Sumter (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Network Administrator to support the AFCENT NOSC at Shaw AFB in a 24/7/365 environment. The role focuses on WAN/LAN troubleshooting, IP/MPLS backbone management, and integration of new WAN equipment within DoD networks.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in network support, Security+ and CCNA certifications, ITIL Foundations, and DoD project experience. Willingness to travel and security clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in network support.
• Security+ certification (or equivalent) and CCNA.
• ITIL Foundations certification or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Firewall administration experience.
• Experience with LAN/WAN enterprise support and Microsoft server technologies (AD, storage, performance).
• US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance; willing to travel for TDY.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and optimize LAN/WAN using BGP/OSPF/EIGRP.
• Configure, monitor and troubleshoot IP/MPLS backbone network.
• Assist with installation and configuration of WAN transport systems.
• Develop testing and cutover plans for USAFCENT WAN equipment.
• Establish testing and remote monitoring procedures for WAN transport.
• Coordinate with external agencies for outage resolution as required by policy.
• Provide first-level technical support to deployed users and escalate as needed.

Skills

Security+ Certification

CCNA Certification

ITIL Foundations

Active Directory

DoD experience

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

Firewall management

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Network Administrator to support the AFCENT NOSC at Shaw AFB in a 24/7/365 environment. The role focuses on WAN/LAN troubleshooting, IP/MPLS backbone management, and integration of new WAN equipment within DoD networks.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in network support, Security+ and CCNA certifications, ITIL Foundations, and DoD project experience. Willingness to travel and security clearance eligibility are required.