SMX

NetworkAdministrator

$86–143k Hollywood, Maryland, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Network Administrator at SMX. Skills: Network administration, Network security, Cisco technologies. Perform network operations. Perform network maintenance”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Incident response; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Top Secret clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Top Secret clearance, Security+ or comparable certification, 3+ years networking experience, Proficiency in network security technologies, Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, Familiarity with network monitoring tools, Knowledge of networking protocols, Knowledge of ISE integration, Knowledge of fabric technologies, Knowledge of Cisco ISE, Experience designing enterprise networks, Experience implementing enterprise networks, Experience managing enterprise networks

Nice to Have

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise, Additional certifications in cybersecurity, Additional certifications in cloud technologies

What You'll Do.

Perform network operations

Perform network maintenance

Manage access control

Maintain documentation

Perform system maintenance

Plan network engineering

Provide infrastructure support

Full Job Description

SMX is seeking a Network Administrator to support our customer on-site at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Network operations and maintenance Access control & security Monitoring and incident response Compliance and documentation System maintenance, updates, and patching Backup and recovery Planning and engineering Infrastructure support Additional duties as assigned Required Skills and Experience: Clearance Required: Top Secret Security+ or comparable certification for DoD 8140 compliance 3+ years of related networking experience Proficiency in network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems. Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless controllers. Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Cisco Prime). Knowledge of virtualization technologies Strong understanding of networking protocols Knowledge of ISE integration with third-party security tools for enhanced threat detection and response. Knowledge of fabric technologies, including VXLAN, LISP, and TrustSec, for secure and efficient data transport. Knowledge of Cisco ISE for network access control and policy enforcement. Experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise networks using Cisco SDA and ISE. Desired Skills & Experience: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise (Preferable, not required) Additional certifications in cybersecurity or cloud technologies (e.g., CISSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) Application Deadline: 6/15/2026 #cjpost #LI-Onsite The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development op

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