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# Network Administrator

- **Company:** SMS Data Products Group, Inc.
- **Location:** McConnell Air Force Base, KS, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Disaster Recovery, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88188441/1

## About the Role

* Possesses Bachelor's degree in information technology, network engineering, or related field
 * Minimum 5 years of Network Operations Center or Network Administration experience
 * Cisco CCNA requred
 * CompTIA Security+ required
 * DoD Secret security clearance required

## Description

SMS is hiring a Network Administrator, Mid to support our Base Infrastructure (BIM) contract at McConnell AFB, KS. This position will provide Network Operations Center (NOC) support from forward-deployed locations ensuring continuity of NOC operations and distributed network management capabilities., * Serves as backup NOC operations capability providing redundancy for centralized NOC functions

 * Monitors assigned network infrastructure and systems from remote locations
 * Coordinates with primary NOC personnel ensuring seamless handoff of monitoring and management
responsibilities

 * Provides NOC management decision-making support during primary NOC disruptions or contingency
situations

 * Performs network monitoring, incident response, and troubleshooting activities independently
 * Maintains proficiency with all NOC tools, processes, and procedures
 * Supports distributed operations model enabling resilient network management during crisis or disaster
recovery scenarios

 * Coordinates with on-site base personnel for localized network issues
 * Ensures continuous network monitoring coverage and operational awareness
 * Participates in NOC training and readiness activities
 * Maintains secure communications and coordination channels with primary NOC


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