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Network Services Engineer

Hanscom Afb, MAOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

routers
switches
firewalls
network monitoring
network security
IDS
DoD environment
Secret clearance

Nice to have

voice networks
data networks
network analysis
network capacity
network performance
network backup

Role summary

Abacus Technology is seeking a full-time Network Services Engineer to support voice and data networks for the C3I&N Directorate at Hanscom AFB. The role involves advising on and managing networked systems throughout their lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and maintenance. Responsibilities include analyzing network requirements, recommending architecture, monitoring performance, diagnosing issues, and ensuring security compliance. The position requires 3+ years of network administration/engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a DoD environment, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Extensive knowledge of network hardware, security, and monitoring tools is essential.

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 Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

Advise and support work that involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats.
Analyze and recommend network requirements.
Recommend and maintain network architecture and infrastructure.
Analyze network workload.
Monitor network capacity and performance.
Diagnose and resolve network problems.
Recommend network backup and recovery procedures.
Install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems software.
Ensure the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services.

Qualifications

3+ years experience in network administration or engineering including at least 3 years in a DoD environment. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Experience in all phases of the engineering lifecycle including: requirements; architecture; design; implementation; testing; and operations and maintenance. Thorough knowledge of routers, switches, and firewalls. Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions. Able to provide technical guidance and direction to system administrators and help desk technicians. 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). 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

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