Network Security Administrator II (Boundary)

Abacus Technology • Montgomery, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

The role supports protection of AFNet resources from internal and external threats, performs complex boundary-system analytics, and conducts DCO and DODIN operations. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in network administration and support.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Security+ certification.
• Must hold one of the following certifications: Palo Alto Network Security Professional, Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA), or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA).
• Experience with enterprise DoD boundary protection and CSSP operations.
• Extensive experience with enterprise-level network architectures and configurations.
• Ability 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, including the ability and willingness to communicate effectively, appropriately, empathetically, and understandingly.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information following a U.S. government security investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall Engineer certification and/or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, monitor, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, patch, harden, maintain, and operate intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, load balancers, and web proxies 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED