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# Network Administrator, Sr

- **Company:** SMS Data Products Group, Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, NIPRNet, Network Management System, Service Pack, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Routers, Connectivity Problems, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Splunk, Cisco, Servicenow
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9083375/network-administrator-sr

## About the Role

* 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

## 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., * 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


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