CDS Network/Systems Administrator

Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Category
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Location
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Cross Domain Solutions

Linux System Administration

Network Administration

REQ#: RQ220353
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

CDS Network/Systems Administrator


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

CDS Network/Systems Administrators 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. The CDS Network/Systems Administrator performs CDS Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) administrator duties.

Associated Certifications: Network/Systems Administrators shall possess and maintain DoWD 8570.01M/DoDD 8140 IAM III certification, as well as possess as a minimum a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification of any type (e.g., Routing and Switching, Security, or Service Provider).

LINUX/Trusted LINUX administration certification strongly desired.

The CDS Network/Systems Administrators shall complete vendor-provided CDS solution training, and will attain and maintain CDS vendor-provided certification

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education and Experience:

  • BA/BS + 5 years’ specialized experience OR
  • MA/MS + 3 years’ specialized experience OR
  • No Degree + 11 years’ experience (6 specialized)


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

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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | Cisco - Cisco

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. 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.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology 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 over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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