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# Network Administrator III (WAN)

- **Company:** Abacus Technology
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Networks, System Configuration, Desktop Computing, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Routers, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Laptops, Network Server
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3308783808&tx=ZT2322TYD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

7+ years experience in network administration and support. HS diploma or GED. Must be Security+ and CCNA certified. CCNP and CCIE certification desired. Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, and hardening routers, serial consoles, load balancers, and switches. Extensive experience with enterprise level network architectures and configurations. Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions. Knowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDN) is desired. 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 Top
Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).

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

## Description

* Analyze and simulate network traffic to aide in problem resolution or to test updated configurations in virtual or physical lab environments.
 * Monitor system utilization and circuit bandwidth and report anomalies to Government team leads.
 * Develop, execute, modify or remove scripts to assist in automation of tasks.
 * Review and document all workload activities per incident or change request to eliminate re-work or for auditing/investigation purposes.


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