Senior DoD Network Engineer - Ops & Security

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is hiring a Senior Network Administrator to support the BIM contract at Chattanooga ANG, Tennessee. The role involves Tier 2-4 network support for NIPR and SIPR networks, monitoring, patching, and complex troubleshooting in coordination with Field personnel.

The position requires a BA/BS, 8 years of experience, Cisco CCNP or equivalent, CompTIA Security+ CE, and DoD Secret clearance. Equal opportunity employer and on-site at the Chattanooga location.

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS Degree.
• Experience: 8 Years.
• Cisco CCNP or equivalent required.
• CompTIA Security+CE required.
• DoD Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 network administration support augmenting Air National Guard Communications Squadron personnel in operating legacy NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure.
• 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.
• Monitors 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 USCYBERCOM/AFCYBER TASKORDs.
• Participate in local configuration control board meetings.
• Coordinate with Tier 3/4 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.

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

SolarWinds

Splunk

ServiceNow

Job description

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is hiring a Senior Network Administrator to support the BIM contract at Chattanooga ANG, Tennessee. The role involves Tier 2-4 network support for NIPR and SIPR networks, monitoring, patching, and complex troubleshooting in coordination with Field personnel.

The position requires a BA/BS, 8 years of experience, Cisco CCNP or equivalent, CompTIA Security+ CE, and DoD Secret clearance. Equal opportunity employer and on-site at the Chattanooga location.