Network Administrator, Sr

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.

$88K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of Network Administration experience in DoD environments
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Network Engineering, or related field
  • Cisco CCNP certification or equivalent
  • CompTIA Security+ CE certification
  • DoD Secret security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Perform Tier 2 network administration including monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Configure network equipment like switches and routers based on vendor designs
  • Maintain and manage configurations following approved change processes
  • Monitor network performance through tools like SolarWinds and Splunk
  • Troubleshoot various network connectivity and routing issues
  • Carry out security patching and vulnerability remediation
  • Document network changes in ServiceNow as part of IT service management

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with Air National Guard personnel
  • Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure modernization
  • Engagement in local configuration control board meetings
  • Access to advanced engineering support for complex issues
  • Role within a respected defense contract organization
Full Job Description
SMS is hiring a Sr. Network Administrator to support our Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) contract. This position will provide Tier 2 Network Administration support augmenting Air National Guard Communications Squadron personnel in operating legacy NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure. This position is located at Pease ANG, New Hampshire.

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Job Responsibilities
  • Perform shared Tier 2 network administration responsibilities including network monitoring, troubleshooting, security patching per vendor guidance, and configuration management
  • Configure network equipment including switches, routers, and wireless controllers per vendor engineering design
  • Maintain network device configurations and implements approved changes following change management processes per TO 00-33A-1100
  • Monitor network performance using SolarWinds, Splunk, and other network management tools
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, routing problems, VLAN configurations, and switching infrastructure
  • Perform security patching and vulnerability remediation on network devices
  • Respond to Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNOs), Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), and USCYBERCOM/AFCYBER TASKORDs
  • Participate in local configuration control board meetings
  • Coordinate with Tier 3/4 Subject Matter Experts for complex troubleshooting requiring advanced engineering support
  • Document network changes in Enterprise ITSM solution (ServiceNow)
  • Retain administrative privileges and access alongside Communications Squadron personnel


Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 8 years of Network Administration experience in DoD environments
  • Possess Bachelor's degree in information technology, network engineering, or related field
  • Cisco CCNP or equivalent required
  • CompTIA Security +CE required
  • DoD Secret security clearance required


Req # 2026-5455

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