Network Administrator - Intermediate

Cwsc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwsc is seeking an Intermediate Network Administrator to support secure and reliable DISA network services at Fort Meade. Responsibilities include configuring routers, switches, and firewalls, applying STIGs, and assisting with COMSEC key management.

A DoD 8570 IAT Level II/8140-compliant posture and a Secret clearance are required. Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and have 3–5 years of network experience, including DISA/NIPR/SIPR environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years network experience required.
• Experience managing COMSEC key material and cryptonet operations.
• Experience with DISA NIPR/SIPR environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Apply STIGs to network devices and document results.
• Support COMSEC key management and crypto device operations.
• Assist with network troubleshooting and secure configuration baselines.

Skills

Network administration

Firewall configuration

STIGs & hardening

COMSEC

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

The Intermediate Network Administrator supports administration of enterprise networks, implements STIGs, andassistswith COMSEC requirements. This role ensures secure and reliable operation of DISA network services.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Apply STIGs to network devices and document results.
• Support COMSEC key management and crypto device operations.
• Assist with network troubleshooting and secure configuration baselines.

Education & Experience

Preferred but not all required network experience (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required):

• 3-5 years network experience required
• participate in the management of the COMSEC key and crypto deployment to the cryptonet
• support the DISN controlling authority by issuing, resupplying, and destroying keying material for customers of the DISN according to Telecommunications Service Order and operational needs
• Act as DISN COMSEC liaison to National Security Agency.
• Develop and provide detailed ad hoc DISN COMSEC Reports.
• Create / maintain accurate records of keying materials issued for specific aspects of the cryptonet with sufficient detail to manage the membership of the cryptonet, assess the impact of, and recover from a compromise.
• Create / maintain accurate records of keying materials issued for specific aspects of the cryptonet with sufficient detail to manage the membership of the cryptonet, assess the impact of, and recover from a compromise.
• Immediately notify the COMSEC Manager/Custodian of all non-compliant COMSEC issues
• If the network key is compromised, the contractor shall advise the COMSEC Manager/Custodian and cryptonet members to initiate emergency supersession or extend cryptographic period(s) of network key by exception.
• Experience with DISA NIPR/SIPR/JWICS environments preferred.

Certifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II / 8140 Compliance Required after fully in place
• CompTIA Security+ CE

Security Clearance

• Secret Clearance Required

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

Onsite at FMD, any remote work must be justified and approved before even considered.