Senior Network Administrator — DoD Secret Clearance & IT Ops

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC; Swanton Township (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC is seeking a Sr. Network Administrator to augment Air National Guard Communications Squadron network operations and support NIPR/SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of relevant experience, a BA/BS degree, and active DoD Secret clearance.

Certifications CCNA or equivalent and Security+ CE are required. The role involves monitoring, configuring, patching, and coordinating with Tier 3/4 experts in a modern enterprise

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Cisco CCNA or equivalent certification.
• 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

Tier 2 support

Security patching

Routing & switching

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

SolarWinds

Splunk

ServiceNow

Job description

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC is seeking a Sr. Network Administrator to augment Air National Guard Communications Squadron network operations and support NIPR/SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of relevant experience, a BA/BS degree, and active DoD Secret clearance.

Certifications CCNA or equivalent and Security+ CE are required. The role involves monitoring, configuring, patching, and coordinating with Tier 3/4 experts in a modern enterprise