Network Administrator II

OverviewAbacus Technology is seeking a Network Administrator to provide technical support for the AFCENT Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) at Shaw AFB. This is a full-time position.ResponsibilitiesProvide administration, installation, operation, and maintenance support on applications, systems and infrastructure equipment supporting all the NOSC unclassified, classified and coalition networks.Monitor the security posture (STIG compliance, patching, vulnerability mitigation, and end-point protection compliancy) of the NOSC networks devices and systems.Execute remediation actions to ensure proper STIG compliance, patching, vulnerability mitigation and end-point protection compliancy of NOSC networks devices and systems.Maintain server room including enforcing and monitoring equipment installations, proper cable maintenance, and cleanliness. Engineer and maintain network layer architecture and systems design to include architecture diagrams and rack elevation drawings. Monitor NOSC network and systems status using NOSC standard network management platforms and remediate outages and events, as required. Coordinate ASIs for any scheduled maintenance and maintain updates of all spare parts and components of the NOSC domain. Conduct and monitor data backup and recovery for servers and applications IAW local NOSC policies and procedures. Respond and resolve tickets and incidents in accordance with local NOSC policies and procedures. Provide desktop\client support for NOSC unclassified, classified, and coalition networks to include desktop imaging, hardware/software troubleshooting, and peripheral installation and support. Create and maintain standard and elevated user accounts to include cloud mail accounts. Coordinate with and assist equipment custodian to complete equipment inventories, prepare equipment for disposition and disposal via DLA and DRMO procedures and guidelines. Control, safeguard, configure, and provide touch maintenance of encryption devices.Participate in new technology rollouts on the NOSC domain/networks.Provide technical and general O&M support.Qualifications3+ years experience in systems and network support. Associate’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must be Security+ certified (or hold an equivalent certification in compliance with DoD 8570 IAT Level II). Must be Network+ or CCNA certified. Must be VCTA certified. Must be Linux+ or RHCSA certified. Must hold the ITIL v5 Foundations certification or be able to obtain the certification within 60 days of hire. Experience providing LAN/WAN support. Experience with firewall administration. Able to apply network engineering concepts and all layers of the OSI and DOD TCP/IP model. Experience supporting DoD projects. Must have strong communication skills and be able to interact professionally within all levels of an organization. Must be able to occasional on-call or after hours support on a rotational basis. Must be able to travel to CONUS or OCONUS sites to provide TDY support. 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/DisabledJob SummaryJob ID: 2026-8587