Network Administrator (4962) with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onArnold Circle, Lexington Park, Saint Mary's County, Maryland, 20653, United States
About SMX
SMX is a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the Department of Defense to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world, bringing cutting-edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement.
Our delivery model and unique approaches harness deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration. One of our core values is to invest in our people, offering a competitive mix of compensation, learning and development opportunities, and benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
About the Role
SMX is seeking a Network Administrator to support our customer on-site at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. In this role, you will be an integral part of our team ensuring the stability and security of critical infrastructure. You will work alongside other technical experts to maintain network operations, manage access control, and handle incident response. Your work will directly contribute to the secure and efficient data transport required for national security initiatives, utilizing advanced fabric technologies and Cisco solutions to enforce policy and detect threats.
Hiring Process & Application
Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. Please note that SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration-related support for this position (including H1B, F-1 OPT, J-1, and other visa categories).
Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
Equal Opportunity
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer, including disabilities and veterans. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Arnold Circle, Lexington Park, Saint Mary's County, Maryland, 20653, United States
Lexington Park, Maryland
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleEnsure compliance and maintain documentation
- check_circlePlan and engineer network infrastructure
- check_circleProvide infrastructure support for customer site
- check_circleManage access control and security protocols
- check_circleExecute system maintenance, updates, and patching
- check_circlePerform network operations and maintenance
- check_circleManage backup and recovery procedures
- check_circleMonitor systems and respond to security incidents
Requirements
- verifiedTop Secret clearance
- verifiedSecurity+ or comparable certification for DoD 8140 compliance
- verified3+ years of related networking experience
- verifiedProficiency in network security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention)
- verifiedHands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless controllers
- verifiedFamiliarity with network monitoring tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, Cisco Prime)
- verifiedKnowledge of virtualization technologies
- verifiedStrong understanding of networking protocols
- verifiedKnowledge of ISE integration with third-party security tools
- verifiedKnowledge of fabric technologies (VXLAN, LISP, TrustSec)
- verifiedKnowledge of Cisco ISE
Nice to Have
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification. Additional certifications in cybersecurity or cloud technologies (e.g., CISSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth insurancecheck_circlePaid leavecheck_circleRetirement benefits
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Day-to-day, the Network Administrator (4962) with Security Clearance at SMX will ensure compliance and maintain documentation; plan and engineer network infrastructure; provide infrastructure support for customer site; and manage access control and security protocols.
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SMX is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Top Secret clearance; Security+ or comparable certification for DoD 8140 compliance; 3+ years of related networking experience; Proficiency in network security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention); Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless controllers; and Familiarity with network monitoring tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, Cisco Prime).
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Network Administrator (4962) with Security Clearance at SMX is based in Arnold Circle, Lexington Park, Saint Mary's County, Maryland, 20653, United States. This is a on-site role.
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