Network Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Abacus Solutions Group:

We're built on our shared core values! We are difference-makers, passionate about serving, we work hard with integrity and do the right thing. Difference makers means that we look at every opportunity as a chance to make a difference. Passionate about serving means that we are always looking for ways to serve our customers and coworkers. Working hard and doing the right thing with integrity means that for every decision we make we first ask, “Is the decision consistent with our moral and ethical principles?" We hire, review, reward and recognize our teammates based on these characteristics, so it is important that you share these values to be part of the team.

 

Position Description:

Located at Kirtland Air Force Base our network team works alongside the US Space Force and ensuring satellites communicate efficiently with their ground systems and are simultaneously responsible for monitoring and support of network infrastructure and virtual server environments.  The network team also collaborates with the cybersecurity team to remediate deficiencies. 

 

Work Location: Kirtland Air Force Base; Albuquerque, NM 

 

Pay and Benefits:

• Up to $52/hr
• Full benefits package to include medical, dental, employer matching retirement plan, and more!
• Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay details.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze network characteristics such as traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput
• Troubleshoot, install, implement and administer network systems
• Assist more senior network engineers with the installation, removal and modifications to network components
• Configure, deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot multivendor switches, routers, firewalls, and peripheral equipment in operational and test lab environments
• Operate or administer Linux and Unix systems
• Provide occasional after-hours operational support for network issues
• Apply your knowledge of enterprise system monitoring and management tools (Solar Winds, WireShark, iPerf, etc.) to analyze network activity and problems
• Develop and maintain network topologies, diagrams and IP tracking

, Required Skills

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science and technology related discipline with 5+ years of experience; Four years of additional experience will be accepted in lieu of education
• CompTIA Security+ certified 
• Knowledge of routing protocols like BGP, OSPF as well as TCP/IP
• Sound knowledge of network security and control models
• Experience with Network Security Technologies (e.g. Multiple Domain, PKI, SSP, Vulnerability Assessment)
• Good understanding of discipline process, information and data management, configuration control

 

DoD Security:

• Position is only open to US Citizens
• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

, Additional Details

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

, About Abacus Solutions Group

Why Choose Abacus Solutions Group

Abacus Solutions Group is a mission-ready partner built from the ground up to support government work that demands precision, trust, and results. Our team understands the challenges that federal agencies face, because many of us have lived them firsthand. 

Veteran-Owned and Mission-Aligned

Abacus was founded by a service-disabled Army officer with a deep understanding of what it means to serve. That experience shapes everything we do. We share in the commitment to national security, public service, and operational excellence. We bring military discipline, clear communication, and purpose-driven execution to every engagement.

Compliance Without Compromise

We build every system, process, and policy with compliance in mind from day one. Whether it's federal IT standards, cybersecurity frameworks, or personnel clearances, we deliver work that stands up to scrutiny. Our clients trust us because we meet the letter and intent of the law, without cutting corners.

We Fix What’s Broken

Government agencies often struggle with outdated systems, hard-to-fill roles, and tangled operations. This is where Abacus Solutions Group thrives. We specialize in bringing clarity to complexity. We show up ready to solve problems and keep programs moving forward, like overhauling legacy infrastructure, placing hard-to-find cleared talent, and tightening security policy,

Faith-Guided Values

Our work is driven by more than just contracts and deadlines. As a company rooted in faith, we operate with a commitment to stewardship, honesty, and doing the right thing—even when no one is watching. That sense of responsibility shapes our culture, our leadership, and the way we treat our clients and employees.

When you choose Abacus, you're choosing a team that delivers on its promises, puts mission first, and never loses sight of the bigger picture. We’re here to serve it the federal space