SMS is hiring a Sr. Network Administrator to support our Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) contract. This position will provide Tier 2-4 Network Administration support augmenting Air National Guard Communications Squadron personnel in operating NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure.
Job 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
Required Qualifications - Education:
- BA/BS Degree
- Experience: 8 Years of relevant experience
- Certifications Required:
- Cisco CCNA or equivalent
- CompTIA Security+CE required
- Clearance Required:
- Active DoD Secret security clearance required
REQ ID 2026-5579 
