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Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Engineer to provide infrastructure support of data networks for an enterprise program at Scott AFB.  This is a full-time position.

• Provide network analysis and design services to engineer, evaluate, and recommend new technologies to meet new contract requirements and optimize network/system performance.
• Assist the Government Engineers with overarching oversight of the platform, inclusive of Configuration/Change Management, Technical Architecture, and current/future state planning.
• Support troubleshooting network issues experienced at JBA and JBLM operational A2G2’s and platforms that access the A2G2.
• Support the A2G2 hardware configuration and installation requirements once approved by the Government Engineers for site installation.
• Establish and maintain the A2G2 baseline configuration (EBC) and SIL, which includes installation and functional testing of new software versions, Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), patches, TCNOs and other applicable directives.
• Implement modifications to the A2G2 baseline configuration to support communications for additional Operational Support Aircraft/Executive Airlift (OSA/EA), Mobility Air Forces (MAF), and Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) assets.
• Install, remove or replace equipment, make configuration changes, or train new incoming Government and/or contractor personnel specifically on A2G2 configuration standards at the operational A2G2 sites (JBA, JBLM, and SAFB).
• Provide technical support to configure and maintain a test and evaluation gateway to assist with troubleshooting, A/C Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) efforts, and act as a baseline configuration for the operational gateways.
• Recommend configuration changes to the Government Engineers, keep abreast of future upgrades, develop solutions, identify deficiencies, perform system changes, modify configurations as requested by the Government Engineers, and identify new requirements to the Government Engineers.
• Create scripts, executables, graphs, and maps to configure and utilize networked computers.
• Keep servers running by performing disk management, cleanup, backups, and associated approved updates/patches.
• Configure and maintain the servers to allow streamlined/secure connection to all compatible network devices and use SNMP tools to gather statistics.
• Review configurations, operating, and troubleshooting procedures to include routers, switches, firewalls, classless inter-domain routing configurations, variable length subnet nak schemes, domain name services, network management services, encryptions, and satellite transmissions.
• Configure and implement in-depth fault tolerance on disaster recovery solutions on servers and network devices.
• Support and sustain the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) capability.
• Design and implement, as required, technical solutions for integration of new network transport capabilities when directed by the Government Engineers.

5+ years experience in network engineering role.  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  Must be CCNP certified.  Experience in all phases of the engineering life cycle 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 Top Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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