Network Administrator, Sr

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 at Chattanooga ANG Tennessee Since 1976 SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies With the goal of building long term partnerships with our customers we invest in our employees by providing the training tools and support they need to keep critical missions operational improve performance and reduce risk SMS is headquartered in McLean Virginia with offices and on site operations at customer locations throughout the United States For additional information on SMS visit wwwsmscom

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

Monitors network performance using Solar Winds 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 USCYBERCOMAFCYBER TASKORDsParticipate in local configuration control board meetings

Coordinate with Tier 34 Subject Matter Experts for complex troubleshooting requiring advanced engineering support

Document network changes in Enterprise ITSM solution Service Now Retain  administrative privileges and access alongside Communications Squadron personnel

Required Qualifications Education BABS Degree Experience 8 Years Cisco CCNP or equivalent required

CompTIA Security CE required

DoD Secret security clearance required

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran