Network Administrator - Intermediate

Job Description

The Intermediate Network Administrator supports administration of enterprise networks, implements STIGs, and assists with 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 periods 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.