Senior Network Design Manager — DoD, Cisco & Security

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Network Engineering Design Manager to lead enterprise LAN/CAN/WAN architectures, focusing on data, voice and video networks for mission-critical environments.

The role covers advanced routing, security integration, performance analysis, and datacenter modernization for both contractor and government teams. The ideal candidate will have deep Cisco networking expertise, DoD information assurance familiarity, and the ability to plan, troubleshoot

Qualifications

• B.S. in related field or equivalent IT experience.
• Firewall experience.
• Understanding of network threat concepts and defense strategies.
• Experience documenting designs, configurations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design LAN, CAN, WAN data, voice and video architecture.
• Configure routing: BGP, OSPF, MPLS; optimize network paths.
• Analyze networking metrics and detect sub-par performance.
• Develop reports and trend analyses on bandwidth and security incidents.
• Provide training and mentoring to contractors and government personnel on Cisco devices and LAN technologies.
• Plan, deploy and upgrade enterprise datacenter hardware/software on project timelines.
• Provide general IT management and networking support as required.

Skills

Network design leadership

Threat assessment

Technical documentation

Training & mentoring

Education

B.S. in related field

Tools

Cisco networking equipment

Windows Server

DNS/DHCP

Job description

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Network Engineering Design Manager to lead enterprise LAN/CAN/WAN architectures, focusing on data, voice and video networks for mission-critical environments.

The role covers advanced routing, security integration, performance analysis, and datacenter modernization for both contractor and government teams. The ideal candidate will have deep Cisco networking expertise, DoD information assurance familiarity, and the ability to plan, troubleshoot