Network Administrator

Abacus Technology•Spring Lake, NC

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About The Position

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Administrator to provide network and infrastructure support for an enterprise-level network at Fort Bragg. This is a full-time position supporting classified and unclassified network infrastructure. The role covers network operations and maintenance, security compliance, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, infrastructure upgrades, user support, and documentation.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in network administration and management in a multi-platform enterprise environment.
Security+ certification or an equivalent certification compliant with IAT Level II.
A Cisco certification, such as CCNA, or ability to obtain one within six months of the start date.
Proficiency in network communications hardware and software and security implementations.
Experience troubleshooting network infrastructure and managing performance in compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies.
Hands-on experience with Cisco and/or Juniper network devices in a large-scale enterprise setting.
Familiarity with network security enforcement and remediation.
Ability to support users through training and operational guidance on network usage and troubleshooting.
Flexibility in adjusting to variable workloads and job duties.
Ability to interact professionally with all levels of an organization.
U.S. citizenship and a current Secret clearance.
Must meet U.S. government security investigation eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field desired.
Experience with DoD IT environments and network security tools such as ACAS and HBSS, and DISA STIG compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide daily operations and maintenance support for classified and unclassified network infrastructure.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot network switches, routers, and associated devices.
Monitor and manage network performance, availability, and capacity in compliance with Army Information Technology Portfolio (AITP) service standards.
Implement security configurations in accordance with DISA STIGs and Army RMF requirements.
Maintain compliance with IAVM directives through patches, updates, and security-hardening procedures.
Enforce DoD and Army cybersecurity policies and implement security controls, including VLAN segmentation, encryption, and access-control policies.
Conduct periodic network vulnerability scans and assessments in coordination with the cyber team.
Support implementation of ACAS, HBSS, and endpoint security solutions.
Diagnose network connectivity issues, VLAN misconfigurations, and routing inefficiencies.
Perform log analysis, bandwidth monitoring, and network performance tuning using network management tools.
Support network infrastructure upgrades and migrations, including router and switch software and firmware updates.
Provide technical guidance and training to local users on network functionality, security best practices, and access-control procedures.
Assist with user-reported network issues and escalate incidents when necessary.
Develop and maintain network policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
Document network configurations, changes, and troubleshooting steps in ticketing and configuration management systems.
Assist with compliance audits and reviews to validate adherence to Army IT security policies.