COMSEC Network Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology; Poznań; On-site; PLN 349,000 - 407,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision plans

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Poznan, Poland is seeking a Network Administrator Principal to advance customer operations and mission support for U.S. Army Europe.

You will manage COMSEC network environments, including routers, switches, servers, and cryptographic equipment, ensuring security and long-term capacity planning. The role requires 10+ years of related experience, a Secret clearance, and DoD 8570 IAT II certification with related CCNA/Network+ credentials.

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience.
• Security clearance: Active Secret Level Security Clearance and US citizenship.
• Role requires DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and computing environment certs like CCNA/Network+.

Responsibilities

• Installs, supports and maintains LANs/WANs; recommends networking upgrades.
• Designs and maintains network systems for multiple classifications with supervision.
• Monitors network performance; troubleshoots to ensure quality transmission.
• Maintains security and integrity of systems and data; responds to outages.

Skills

Networking

Network Systems

Technical Support

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Tools

CCNA

Network+

CCENT

Palo Alto ACE 8.1

Job description

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills: Job Qualifications:

Networking, Network Systems, Technical Support

Certifications: None

Experience: 10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Network Administrator Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

GDIT has an opportunity for a COMSEC Network Administrator supporting U.S. Army Europe as a member of our EMITS Program Team in Poznan Poland.

The COMSEC Network Administrator will be responsible for providing technical solutions in the management of software, hardware, configurations, and architectures, including network control software, routers, switches, lines, modems, adapters and servers. They will be tasked with evaluating existing network systems and planning long-term strategies to ensure network capacity meets current and future network requirements.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Network Administrator Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of U.S. Army Europe and AFRICOM. You will play a crucial role in supplying mission command support.

• Installs, supports and/or maintains LANs and/or WANs; evaluates and recommends networking product and software upgrades with some latitude and moderate supervision.
• Designs, installs and maintains the network system for multiple classifications and coordinates their use with some independent judgement and moderate supervision.
• Monitors network performance. Troubleshoots and resolves problems to ensure quality transmission service on the network.
• Maintains operating efficiency and stability, ensure the security and integrity of all systems and data, and respond to outages and other issues.
• Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. May require the following proficiency: Works independently with general supervision. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Requires moderate skill sets and developing proficiency within discipline.

CRYPTOLOGIC SUPPORT/SECURITY

• Provide cryptographic equipment and lifecycle support to include installing, securing and operating government procured COMSEC equipment.
• Manage, safeguard, and maintain accountability for Government-provided cryptographic/encryption products and keying materials and perform cryptographic equipment support services IAW the authoritative COMSEC Management user account guidelines and training.
• Manage National Security Agency Type 1 encryption devices and other National Security Agency approved encryption devices when requested.
• Safeguard, hand-receipt, transport, store, inventory, and destroy COMSEC keys IAW AR 38040, AE Regulation 380-40 and TB 380-41.
• Immediately contact the COMSEC custodian if assistance is needed to resolve any problems.
• Coordinate receipt of COMSEC material from the supporting COMSEC Account Manager (CAM).

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Administrator Principal must have:

• Education: BA/BS (or equivalent experience)
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• Technical skills: must have experience with cryptographic equipment and lifecycle support to include installing, securing and operating government procured COMSEC equipment.
• Security clearance level: Active Secret Level Security Clearance
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: Must meet DoD 8570 requirements for IAT Level II Certification – upon hire.
• Computing Environment Certification also required, i.e.; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Network Plus or CCENT or Palo Alto ACE 8.1 (or higher).

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $109,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: POL Poznan - (APC195)

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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