Senior Network Administrator - DoD Network & Security Ops

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC is seeking a Sr. Network Administrator to support the Base Infrastructure Modernization contract. The role involves Tier 2-4 network administration, configuration of switches/routers, and collaboration with Air National Guard personnel on legacy NIPR/SIPR networks.

Required BA/BS degree, 8 years of experience, Cisco CCNA or equivalent, and DoD Secret clearance. The company emphasizes career growth and mission-critical IT modernization across federal sites.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required for IT/engineering field.
• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Cisco CCNA or equivalent required.
• DoD Secret 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 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

Tier 2 Network Support

Network Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Security Patch Management

Configuration Management

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

SolarWinds

Splunk

ServiceNow

Job description

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC is seeking a Sr. Network Administrator to support the Base Infrastructure Modernization contract. The role involves Tier 2-4 network administration, configuration of switches/routers, and collaboration with Air National Guard personnel on legacy NIPR/SIPR networks.

Required BA/BS degree, 8 years of experience, Cisco CCNA or equivalent, and DoD Secret clearance. The company emphasizes career growth and mission-critical IT modernization across federal sites.