We are looking for a team member that will collaborate openly and has proficient oral and written communications skills. As a member of our IT team, you will have the opportunity to be engaged in a wide variety of IT-related work.

This will include maintaining both voice and data systems, providing user support and troubleshooting efforts, and researching and recommending creative methods and solutions for networking, administration, and other IT-related tasking. We do not require you have competency in all these areas and will provide on-the-job training for areas that need reinforcement. This is not the typical trouble-ticket-based systems/network administration position, but instead requires the orchestration of different skill sets across the spectrum of IT solutions to effect significant modernization while ensuring reliable service.

This position is in Columbia, MD. Responsibilities Implementing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and testing IT systems both virtual and physical. Installing, testing and maintaining several types of network devices, and interfaces.

Configuring and installing systems and subsystems, IT components and equipment as they relate to data, voice and video hardware and software. Supporting network analysis for performance and issues. Evaluating new technologies and techniques.

Interfacing with the customer and performing requirements elicitation. Developing and maintaining installation, configuration and operational procedures. Supporting Windows/Linux for network operation and IT systems.

Qualifications and Skills Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with six (6) years' experience relevant to Information Technology OR twelve (12) years' work experience relevant to Information Technology in lieu of degree.You must possess an active TS SCI with Polygraph security clearance. Salary and grade commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications Technical experience such as system installation, system configuration, network engineering, computer technician, etc. Experience with configuring and troubleshooting systems and network components Experience installing, testing, maintaining and operating IT and/or hardware and software components (eg, Linux/Unix, virtualization). Experience with infrastructure architecture concepts, configurations and standards Support network system and network design for IT systems and components Preferred Qualifications Experience with configuration management environments (eg, GIT and Subversion) Knowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDN) or Network Function Virtualization (NFV) Knowledge or experience in LTE, UMTS, GSM technology, wireless voice, or landline phone switches Experience with telephony troubleshooting Security+ Certified This program requires US Citizenship Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees): Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings Weekly Direct Deposit Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off 401(k) with match Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short/Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership BB&T @ Work Program ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans.