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# Network Administrator

- **Company:** SMS Data Products Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Baltimore, MD, 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, SolarWinds (Software), Splunk, Cisco, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0c1a27e9-bddc-44e3-bcda-e062392784a1

## About the Role

* BA/BS Degree
 * 8+ years of relevant experince
 * Cisco CCNA or equivalent
 * CompTIA Security+ required
 * Active DoD Secret required

## Description

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. This position is located in Baltimore, MD., * 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


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