Overview: Abacus Technology is in need of a LAN/WAN Administrator to provide support for network operations and system administration at West Fort Hood.  This is a full-time position.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:       

- Perform simple to complex assignments in the field of network systems administration.

- Monitor the performance of the network to ensure continued operation to all users.

- Establish, delete, and modify user accounts.

- Establish functional and security profiles to allow network availability to all registered users.

- Provide VTC support as necessary.

- Provide support for all Blackberry devices and the Blackberry server as well as to the Apple Mac server   that supports the graphics department.

- Perform scheduled scans on computers and assist in updates as required. 

- Troubleshoot simple to complex hardware/software problems by analyzing information provided by   users.

- Assist with developing and implementing network procedures.

- Install, maintain, and monitor licenses for software applications operating on the network.

- Maintain file servers, print servers, and firmware and troubleshoot servers to resolve user problems.

- Coordinate with vendors on server hardware for maintenance and warranty work.

- Act as secondary network data backup technician providing assistance with nightly backups and   quality control for backups.

Qualifications: 3-6 years experience in network/PC operations and system administration.  Associates degree in a related field preferred.  MCSE certification desirable.  Must possess thorough understanding of computer networks and telecommunications procedures.  Experience with MS Windows 2000/2003 and Blackberry.  Familiar with VTC.  Able to communicate with users at all levels of an organization.

DOL Conformance Information: This job description has been evaluated to assess the level of education and/or direct experience required to function in this capacity. It has been determined that a degreed professional, and/or individual with an equal combination of education and experience, meets the test for exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (in accordance with WH 1363, published by the U.S. Department of Labor).

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