What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer IV position at Abacus Solutions Group, LLC?
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 Overview: We’re hiring a Network Engineer supporting Space Systems to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. Our network team makes sure satellites can communicate with their ground systems and are responsible for monitoring and support of network infrastructure (Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs) and virtual server environments (servers, storage area networks, and VMware) and should be able to troubleshoot, install, implement and administer network systems. The selected candidate will also support the cybersecurity team 50% of the time. We need experts who can determine what needs to be done and go off and do it but also work successfully as part of a team.
Work Location: Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM - approximately 10% travel
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze network characteristics such as traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput
- Assist more senior network engineers with the installation, removal and modifications to network components
- Configure, deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot multivendor switches, routers, firewalls, UPS, and network gear in operational and test lab environments and solutions, including Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, HPE, or Juniper
- Operate, deploy, or administer Linux and Unix systems
- Provide occasional after-hours operational support for networks
- Apply your knowledge of enterprise system monitoring and management tools (Solar Winds, WireShark, etc.) to analyze network activity and problems
- Develop and maintain network topologies and diagrams
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in science or technology related discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university and 9 years or more relevant experience; a Master’s degree and 7 years or more experience. May substitute 4 years or more experience for a bachelor’s degree.
- Must possess DoD 8570 baseline certification (such as a CompTIA Security )
- Strong background in Microsoft Office tools and Visio
- Record of success in contributing to the completion of programs and projects; ability to obtain results and make key recommendations
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience with cloud migration projects using AWS
- Cloud certification such as CompTIA Cloud , Google Certified Professional (GCP) Cloud Architect, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect – Associate, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Cloud Security Alliance: Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
- Good understanding of discipline process; information and data management, configuration control
- Seasoned communicator with demonstrated record of success in leadership, followership, and working with contract representatives and government sponsors.
- Ability to provide high-level summary of results and draw conclusions based on interpretation of data
Security Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility to start; ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
- Must be a US Citizen
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.
