Network Security Administrator II (Boundary)

Abacus Technology Montgomery, Alabama, United States

IT System Custom Software Development · 2-10 employees

Oct 16

Senior (5-10 yrs) Other United States

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About the role

Install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot, upgrade, patch, harden, maintain, and operate boundary protection systems, including intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, load balancers, and web proxies. Analyze these systems and perform DCO and DODIN operations to protect Air Force network resources from compromise, data loss, and other threats.

What they look for

Network Administration Boundary Protection Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems Firewalls Load Balancers Web Proxies Network Security Security Analytics DCO Operations DODIN Operations Network Architecture Network Monitoring Infrastructure Assessment Troubleshooting System Hardening Customer Communication

Requirements

Requires at least five years of network administration and support experience, a high school diploma or GED, Security+ certification, and one of the specified Palo Alto or Cisco certifications. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a current Secret clearance and have experience with enterprise DoD boundary protection, CSSP operations, network architectures, and security; Palo Alto firewall engineer or PCNSE certifications are desired.

Full description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Security Administrator to provide boundary protection support for the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) III Support program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

Install, monitor, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, patch, harden, maintain, and operate intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, load balancers, and web proxies to protect AFNet resources from both internal and external threats according to DoD security standards.

Perform complex analytics on boundary protection systems to protect system assets from compromise, data loss, and other requirements.

Perform DCO and DODIN operations.

Qualifications

5+ years experience in network administration and support. HS diploma or GED. Must be Security+ certified. Must hold one of the following certifications: Palo Alto Network Security Professional; Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA); and Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA). Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall Engineer and/or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certifications desired. Experience with enterprise DOD boundary protection and CSSP operations. Extensive experience with enterprise level network architectures and configurations. Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions. Experience with network monitoring and management using an automated solution. 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