CDS Network/Systems Administrator
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a CDS Network/Systems Administrator to perform CDS-related network infrastructure and network related duties at the enclave level (AFSCI, AOC SIPRNet, SIPRNet, ACBN and Private ISP) at assigned locations. This role involves working and coordinating with other agencies to provide a more resilient infrastructure for the AF enterprise. The administrator will build, operate, and maintain communications networks, including maintaining CDS-related network infrastructure and keys/rekeying CDS-related encryption devices. Responsibilities also include configuring routers, switches, and firewalls for LAN and WAN systems, as well as VPN concentrators. The position requires coordinating LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements, monitoring the network using industry-leading technologies, providing innovative technical solutions, and planning implementation of enhancements. The CDS Network/Systems Administrator will also perform CDS Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) administrator duties.
Requirements
- Top Secret/SCI Clearance
- 5 + years of related experience
- Cross Domain Solutions
- Linux System Administration
- Network Administration
- Possess and maintain DoWD 8570.01M/DoDD 8140 IAM III certification
- Possess as a minimum a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification of any type (e.g., Routing and Switching, Security, or Service Provider)
- Complete vendor-provided CDS solution training, and will attain and maintain CDS vendor-provided certification
- BA/BS + 5 years’ specialized experience OR MA/MS + 3 years’ specialized experience OR No Degree + 11 years’ experience (6 specialized)
Nice To Haves
- LINUX/Trusted LINUX administration certification strongly desired
Responsibilities
- Performs CDS-related network infrastructure and network related duties at the enclave level (AFSCI, AOC SIPRNet, SIPRNet, ACBN and Private ISP) at assigned locations IAW NCDSMO-R-00008-005_01, Department of War (DoW) and National Cross Domain Strategy & Management Office (NCDSMO) "Raise-the-Bar" (RTB) Standards, Version 5.1, dated 9 February 2026.
- Works and coordinates with other agencies to provide a more resilient infrastructure for the AF enterprise.
- Builds, operates and maintains communications networks.
- Maintains CDS-related network infrastructure, and keys/rekeys CDS-relata encryption devices.
- Configures routers and switches, and firewalls for Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) systems and Virtual Private Network (VPN) concentrators with appropriate network engineering and communications protocols.
- Coordinates LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements and/or enhancements.
- Monitors the network utilizing industry leading technologies.
- Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process.
- Plans implementation of enhancements.
- Performs CDS Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) administrator duties.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Medical plan options
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 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
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
