Network Services Engineer

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 Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex.  This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Apply and enforce DISA STIGs across enterprise network infrastructure to ensure strict adherence to Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity compliance and hardening standards.
• Operate in multi-vendor network environments, ensuring seamless interoperability, configuration, and troubleshooting across Cisco, Juniper, Avaya, and other enterprise hardware platforms.
• Leverage a strong networking background and programming skills (such as Python, SQL, etc.) to automate network deployment reviews, build custom tooling, and streamline network compliance.
• Review technical design documents and contractual requirements to accurately translate specifications and ensure compliance within network configurations.
• Audit third-party integrator’s network deployments, ensuring that configuration, engineering design, and security requirements are executed and compliant.

Qualifications

12+ years experience in network administration or engineering including at least 5 years in a DoD environment.  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.  Must be CCNA certified.  CCNP certification desired.  Extensive technical knowledge of routing, switching, and enterprise network architecture.  Experience in all phases of the engineering life cycle including: requirements; architecture; design; implementation; testing; and operations and maintenance.  Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions.  Hands on experience with automated network compliance tools to continuously audit configurations, identify network deficiencies, and streamline security reporting across campus and enterprise architectures.  Able to provide technical guidance and direction to system administrators and help desk technicians.  Able to research, grasp, and work with emerging network innovations under limited timelines to ensure enterprise infrastructure implementations are secure and compliant.  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).  Able to collaborate effectively within team while simultaneously self-managing independent projects from initial start through execution with minimal supervision.  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.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled