Network Administrator, Sr

About the role

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 NIPR and SIPR Base Area Network infrastructure. This position is located at McGhee Tyson ANG, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS Degree
• Experience: 8 Years
• Required Certifications: Cisco CCNP or equivalent, CompTIA Security+CE
• DoD Secret security clearance required