Network Administrator, Sr

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to support our Base Infrastructure Modernization contract. The role augments Air National Guard personnel in operating legacy NIPR and SIPR networks, with responsibilities including configuration, monitoring, and patch management.

Qualifications include 8+ years in DoD network environments, a Bachelor's degree in IT or related field, CCNP or equivalent, and a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Network Administration experience in DoD environments.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, network engineering or related field.
• Cisco CCNP or equivalent certification.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 network administration support for base infrastructure.
• Configure network devices including switches, routers, and wireless controllers.
• Monitor network performance and security patching per vendor guidance.
• Document network changes in ServiceNow and adhere to change management processes.
• Coordinate with SME colleagues for complex troubleshooting.

Skills

Network Administration

Tier 2 support

DoD environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / networking

Tools

Cisco CCNP

CompTIA Security+

Job description

SMS is hiring a Sr Network Administrator to support our Base Infrastructure Modernization BIM contract. This position will provide Tier 2 Network Administration support augmenting Air National Guard Communications Squadron personnel in operating legacy NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure. Since 1976 SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long term partnerships with our customers we invest in our employees by providing the training tools and support they need to keep critical missions operational improve performance and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean Virginia with offices and on site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS visit wwwsmscom.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform shared Tier 2 network administration responsibilities including network monitoring troubleshooting security patching per vendor guidance and configuration management
• Configure network equipment including switches routers and wireless controllers per vendor engineering design
• Maintain network device configurations and implements approved changes following change management processes per TO 00 33A 1100
• Monitor network performance using SolarWinds Splunk and other network management tools
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues routing problems VLAN configurations and switching infrastructure
• Perform security patching and vulnerability remediation on network devices
• Respond to Time Compliance Network Orders TCNOs Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts IAVAs and USCYBERCOMAFCYBER TASKORDs
• Participate in local configuration control board meetings
• Coordinate with Tier 34 Subject Matter Experts for complex troubleshooting requiring advanced engineering support
• Document network changes in Enterprise ITSM solution ServiceNow
• Retain administrative privileges and access alongside Communications Squadron personnel

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Network Administration experience in DoD environments
• Possess Bachelors degree in information technology network engineering or related field
• Cisco CCNP or equivalent required
• CompTIA Security CE required
• DoD Secret security clearance required

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran

Req 2026 5455