Network Administrator

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.

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 www.sms.com.

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Job Responsibilities

* 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

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.