Network Services Engineer

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.
• 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.
• EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• Must be CCNA certified.
• 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.