Senior Network Administrator — DoD Network Ops & Modernization

Sms-Data-Products-Group,-Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC is hiring a Sr. Network Administrator to support Base Infrastructure Modernization. You will augment Air National Guard personnel in operating NIPR and SIPR networks, monitor performance with SolarWinds/Splunk, and manage configurations and patching per vendor guidance.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, BA/BS degree, CCNA or equivalent, Security+ CE, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Expect on-site work with federal contracts and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree required
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Cisco CCNA or equivalent certification required
• 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

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Monitoring

Education

BA/BS Degree

Cisco CCNA

CompTIA Security+ CE

Tools

SolarWinds

Splunk

ServiceNow

Job description

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC is hiring a Sr. Network Administrator to support Base Infrastructure Modernization. You will augment Air National Guard personnel in operating NIPR and SIPR networks, monitor performance with SolarWinds/Splunk, and manage configurations and patching per vendor guidance.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, BA/BS degree, CCNA or equivalent, Security+ CE, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Expect on-site work with federal contracts and cross-team collaboration.