Network Administrator

About the role

SMS is hiring a Network Administrator Mid to support the Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) contract. This position provides Tier 2 Network Administration support augmenting Air National Guard Communications Squadron personnel in operating NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure. The role involves remote Network Operations Center support from a forward-deployed location, ensuring continuity of NOC operations and distributed network management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote Network Operations Center support from forward-deployed location ensuring continuity of NOC operations and distributed network management capabilities
• Serve as backup NOC operations capability providing redundancy for centralized NOC functions
• Monitor assigned network infrastructure and systems from remote location
• Coordinate with primary NOC personnel ensuring seamless handoff of monitoring and management responsibilities
• Provide NOC management decision-making support during primary NOC disruptions or contingency situations
• Perform network monitoring, incident response, and troubleshooting activities independently
• Maintain proficiency with all NOC tools, processes, and procedures
• Support distributed operations model enabling resilient network management during crisis or disaster recovery scenarios
• Coordinate with on-site base personnel for localized network issues
• Ensure continuous network monitoring coverage and operational awareness
• Participate in NOC training and readiness activities
• Maintain secure communications and coordination channels with primary NOC

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS Degree
• Experience: 5 years
• Certifications: CompTIA Net+CE or Cisco CCNA (if Net+CE, candidate must obtain CCNA within 90 days from hire); CompTIA Security+CE required
• Clearance: DoD Secret security clearance required

REQ ID: 2026-5577