Network Management Systems Engineer

Job Location:

Fort Belvoir, VA

SMS is seeking a Network Management Systems (NMS) Engineer at Fort Belvoir, VA to support operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract.

The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA's Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA's internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations. The candidate will be a skilled and detail-oriented NMS Engineer with experience using Solar Winds to manage and maintain a network and systems monitoring environment and work under the supervision of a Senior NMS Engineer.

In this role, the candidate will be responsible for updating, configuring, optimizing, STIG compliance, and supporting DTRA's Solar Winds NMS platform to ensure effective monitoring of the IT infrastructure, enabling proactive issue detection, and resolution.

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 45 years. 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

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• Deploy, configure and maintain Solar Winds modules (e.g., NPM, SAM, NTA, NCM).
• Monitor the performance, availability, and overall health of network devices, servers, applications, and databases.
• Develop and maintain custom dashboards, alerts, and reports to support IT operations and business needs.
• Integrate Solar Winds with other tools and platforms as needed (e.g., Service Now).
• Analyze data trends to identify potential issues and recommend improvements.
• Perform routine software updates, patches, and security configurations within the Solar Winds environment.
• Troubleshoot Solar Winds-related issues and provide Tier 2/3 support.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams (network, systems, security, Dev Ops) to ensure accurate monitoring coverage.
• Participate in on‑call support rotation, as needed.
• Works fluidly across the major infrastructure elements of networking, security, storage, virtualization, and servers to deliver new availability, capacity, services, and safeguards.

• Bachelors degree with 4+ years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Possess active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of consideration.
• Must have a current active Security+ certification or equivalent.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Solar Winds and/or other NMS administration.
• Strong understanding of network and systems infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, Windows/Linux servers, virtualization).

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost‑effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best‑of‑breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000‑1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013.

SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on‑site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.

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.