Network Administrator - Intermediate

Computer World Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer World Services in Fort Meade, MD is seeking an Intermediate Network Administrator to support enterprise network administration, implement STIGs, and assist with COMSEC requirements for secure DISA services.

The role involves configuring routers, switches, and firewalls, applying STIGs, and managing COMSEC key material in DISN environments. The position requires a Secret clearance and DoD 8570 IAT II / CompTIA Security+ CE.

Qualifications

• 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 with sufficient detail to manage cryptonet membership and recover from compromises.
• Immediate notification of non-compliant COMSEC issues to COMSEC Manager/Custodian.
• If network key is compromised, advise COMSEC Manager/Custodian and cryptonet members to initiate emergency supersession.
• Experience with DISA NIPR/SIPR/JWICS 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 experience

Troubleshooting

Security practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

STIGs implementation

DISA environments

Job description

Job Description

The Intermediate Network Administrator supports administration of enterprise networks, implements STIGs, and assistswith 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.

Certification

• 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.

$75,000 - $80,000 biweekly