Senior Network Admin - DoD Base Network (Baltimore)

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS is hiring a Sr. Network Administrator to support our Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) contract in Baltimore, MD. The role provides Tier 2-4 network administration support augmenting Air National Guard personnel for NIPR/SIPR networks.

The position requires a BA/BS degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, Cisco CCNA or equivalent, and CompTIA Security+. DoD Secret clearance is necessary to operate within sensitive environments and coordinate with Tier 3/4 SMEs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Cisco CCNA or equivalent
• CompTIA Security+ required
• Active DoD Secret required

Responsibilities

• Provides Tier 2 network administration support augmenting Air National Guard Communications Squadron personnel in operating legacy NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure
• Performs shared Tier 2 network administration responsibilities including network monitoring, troubleshooting, security patching per vendor guidance, and configuration management
• Configures network equipment including switches, routers, and wireless controllers per vendor engineering design
• Maintains 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
• Troubleshoots network connectivity issues, routing problems, VLAN configurations, and switching infrastructure
• Performs security patching and vulnerability remediation on network devices
• Responds to Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNOs), IAVAs, and USCYBERCOM/AFCYBER TASKORDs
• Participate in local configuration control board meetings
• Coordinates with Tier 3/4 Subject Matter Experts for complex troubleshooting requiring advanced engineering support
• Documents network changes in Enterprise ITSM solution (ServiceNow)
• Retains administrative privileges and access alongside Communications Squadron personnel

Skills

CCNA

Security+

DoD Secret Clearance

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

SMS is hiring a Sr. Network Administrator to support our Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) contract in Baltimore, MD. The role provides Tier 2-4 network administration support augmenting Air National Guard personnel for NIPR/SIPR networks.

The position requires a BA/BS degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, Cisco CCNA or equivalent, and CompTIA Security+. DoD Secret clearance is necessary to operate within sensitive environments and coordinate with Tier 3/4 SMEs.