Senior Network Administrator – DoD Base Infrastructure

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is hiring a Senior Network Administrator to support the Base Infrastructure Modernization contract in Bangor, ME. The role provides Tier 2-4 network administration, augmenting Air National Guard personnel on NIPR and SIPR networks.

The candidate will configure and monitor network equipment, patch vulnerabilities, and coordinate with Tier 3/4 SMEs while following change management and USCYBERCOM guidance. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience required.
• Cisco CCNA or equivalent (CWNA or WCNA).
• CompTIA Security+CE required.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance 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), Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (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

8+ years experience in networking

Security clearance

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Cisco CCNA

CWNA

WCNA

CompTIA Security+ CE

Job description

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is hiring a Senior Network Administrator to support the Base Infrastructure Modernization contract in Bangor, ME. The role provides Tier 2-4 network administration, augmenting Air National Guard personnel on NIPR and SIPR networks.

The candidate will configure and monitor network equipment, patch vulnerabilities, and coordinate with Tier 3/4 SMEs while following change management and USCYBERCOM guidance. Security clearance is required.