Network Administrator

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Administrator to support voice and data networks for 480^th ISRW Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) at Langley AFB. This is a full-time position.

Provide operations, maintenance, administration, and technical services for controlling and managing all network infrastructure services to include troubleshooting and testing networks, routers, switches, hubs, systems, and other related hardware components.
• Track, assign, troubleshoot, fix and/or close trouble tickets and new requirements in appropriate electronic system.
• Provide fault isolation and incident resolution support for networks, Infrastructure Architecture (IA) Suites using Government-provided network analysis tools and applications (e.g. SolarWinds, CISCO Works).
• Provide technical support in the configuration, optimization, troubleshooting, and software maintenance of IA Suites (firewalls, IDS), routers, switches, servers, High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) devices, workstations, overall network, and long-haul communication circuit support.
• Provide test and evaluation support for new technology.
• Prepare reports detailing the results of the test and evaluation including specific recommendations.
• Provide engineer network solutions in an IP and Gigabyte Ethernet (GIG-E) LAN/WAN environment.
• Design, document, and provide technical solutions for classified networks.
• Provide timelines and cost estimates for the new installation of local and remote networks to accommodate voice, video, and data.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain VoIP phones and VTC equipment.
• Create VLANs, configure Quality of Service (QOS), and port-security in a voice network infrastructure.
• Create network infrastructure to support real-time and near real-time high bandwidth video feeds.
• Administer and manage Microsoft Windows Server DHCP scopes, General Dynamics Encryption Manager (GEM-X), SolarWinds, Cisco Works, Cisco Access Control Server (ACS) Identity Services Engine (ISE) and similar technologies.
• Provide classified courier duties within the local area and follow base and unit Operations Security guidance (SOPs, OIs, etc.).
• Provide system software and hardware architecture acclimation to selected government/military personnel, as requested by the COR.
• Provide weekly status report to government task lead and COR.

5+ years experience in network administration and management. Bachelor's degree in a related field desired. Must be Security+ CE certified (or hold a certification in compliance with DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements). Experience with configuration and management of Cisco Routers and Switches, Marconi/Ericsson ATM devices, Juniper WAN Accelerators, FAST Local Area Network Encryption (FASTLANE) and Tactical Local Area Network Encryption (TACLANE) devices. Experience administering IP protocol network to include VoIP, VTC, and fiber optic technologies. 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 Top 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