Computer Network Defense Administrator / Active Secret

Peraton; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 74.000 - 119.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Peraton is seeking an experienced Computer Network Defense Administrator for the RCC-E program in Wiesbaden, Germany. You will manage perimeter defense, VPNs, and security policies to protect DoDIN-Europe.

The role requires DoD-level certifications, DoD 8140 expertise, and a U.S. citizenship with active security clearance. You will contribute to 24/7 operations and report to government leadership.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years specialized experience or an associate's degree with 7+ years specialized experience; 11 years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of network defense administration experience.
• DoD 8140 - IT (Network Operations Specialist) - Advanced.
• Active certifications required (Network Firewall/IDS/IPS, F5-CA, F5-CTS, F5-CSE, BCCPA, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Cisco CyberOps Professional).
• Minimum of 4 years managing Network Firewalls, Web Proxy, IDS/IPS systems;
• Minimum of 2 years enterprise network routing and switching;
• Minimum of 2 years U.S. military command and control or commercial LAN/WAN systems experience
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active DoW Secret security clearance

Aufgaben

• Administer and maintain enterprise network perimeter defense systems including next-generation firewalls, IDS/IPS, and web proxies protecting DoDIN-Europe infrastructure
• Manage firewall ACLs and security policies across classified and unclassified network segments per DISA STIGs
• Administer F5 BIG-IP LTM and ASM configurations including SSL offloading and load balancing
• Perform VPN administration and remote access security management for RCC-E requirements
• Monitor IDS/IPS alerts and web proxy logs to identify anomalies and coordinate threat triage
• Support 24/7 security operations, participate in on-call rotations, and produce technical reports for leadership and stakeholders

Kenntnisse

Network defense admin

DoD security clearance

U.S. citizenship

VPN administration

Firewall management

IDS/IPS monitoring

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in STEM/Business Admin

Associate's degree +7 years experience

11 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

F5 BIG-IP

Menlo Security

Snort

Suricata

Palo Alto

Cisco ASA/FTD

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking to hire an experienced Computer Network Defense Administrator for its Regional Cyber Center-Europe program

Location: On-site, Wiesbaden, Germany

• Administer and maintain enterprise network perimeter defense systems including next-generation firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and web proxy solutions (F5 BIG-IP, Menlo Security) protecting DoDIN-Europe infrastructure
• Manage and tune firewall Access Control Lists (ACLs) and security policies across classified and unclassified network segments, ensuring alignment with DISA STIGs and Army network security requirements
• Administer F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Application Security Manager (ASM) configurations, including SSL offloading, load balancing, and web application firewall policy management
• Perform VPN administration and remote access security management, configuring and maintaining site-to-site and client VPN tunnels in support of RCC-E operational requirements
• Monitor and analyze IDS/IPS alerts and web proxy logs to identify anomalous traffic patterns, coordinate with the CSSP team on threat triage, and implement countermeasures to defend the network perimeter
• Support 24/7 network security operations by participating in on-call rotations, responding to network defense incidents, and producing detailed technical reports for government leadership and NETCOM stakeholders

#RCC-E

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree (STEM/Business Admin) and a minimum of 5 years specialized experience; or an associate's degree and minimum of 7 years specialized experience; 11 years of experience of relevant experience in lieu of the bachelor's degree requirement
  • Must meet TESA Qualification
• Minimum of 4 years of network defense administration experience
• DoD 8140 - IT (Network Operations Specialist) - Advanced
• Certifications - must hold active certifications (one of the following):
  • Network Firewall/IDS/IPS Certification
  • F5-CA (F5 Certified Administrator)
  • F5-CTS (F5 Certified Technology Specialist)
  • F5-CSE (F5 Certified Solution Expert)
  • BCCPA (Blue Coat Certified Proxy Administrator)
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
  • CCNP
  • CCIE
  • Cisco CyberOps Professional
• Minimum of 4 years managing Network Firewalls, Web Proxy, IDS/IPS systems;
• Minimum of 2 years enterprise network routing and switching;
• Minimum of 2 years U.S. military command and control or commercial LAN/WAN systems experience
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active DoW Secret security clearance

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP LTM, ASM, and APM modules in an enterprise or DoD environment
• Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks NGFW administration and Panorama centralized management
• Experience with Cisco ASA or Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewall platforms
• Working knowledge of Snort or Suricata IDS/IPS rule development and signature tuning
• Experience with Menlo Security or comparable cloud-based web isolation/proxy platforms
• Understanding of network traffic analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump) for packet-level investigation
• Familiarity with DISA Network Infrastructure STIG requirements and RMF compliance processes
• Experience supporting DoD classified network environments (NIPRNet/SIPRNet)

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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