Senior Network Administrator - DoD Infra & Security

Sms-Data-Products-Group,-Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC seeks a Sr. Network Administrator to support the BIM contract and augment Air National Guard networks. The role involves Tier 2-4 network support for NIPR/SIPR infrastructures and close collaboration with Squadron personnel.

Responsibilities include monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, configuration management, and seamless documentation in ServiceNow. Requires DoD Secret clearance, CCNA or equivalent, and Security+ CE.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 8+ years of network administration experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Cisco CCNA or equivalent certification.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides Tier 2 network administration support augmenting Air National Guard personnel in operating legacy NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure.
• Performs shared Tier 2 network administration responsibilities including 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 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 TCNOs, IAVAs, and USCYBERCOM/AFCYBER TASKORDs.
• Participates in local configuration control board meetings.
• Coordinates with Tier 3/4 SMEs for complex troubleshooting.
• Documents network changes in ServiceNow.
• Retains administrative privileges and access alongside Communications Squadron personnel.

Skills

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Security patching

Change management

Switches/routers/WiFi

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

SolarWinds

Splunk

ServiceNow

Job description

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC seeks a Sr. Network Administrator to support the BIM contract and augment Air National Guard networks. The role involves Tier 2-4 network support for NIPR/SIPR infrastructures and close collaboration with Squadron personnel.

Responsibilities include monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, configuration management, and seamless documentation in ServiceNow. Requires DoD Secret clearance, CCNA or equivalent, and Security+ CE.