COMSEC / Network Administrator

COMSEC / Network Administrator

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

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a COMSEC / Network Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on COMSEC / Network Administrator joining our team to help build and enable the readiness of our Nation's Army!

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a COMSEC / Network Administrator the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of U.S. Army Europe and AFRICOM. You will play a crucial role in supplying mission command support.

• Installs, configures, and maintains Cisco routers, switches, and networking software (current Cisco IOS).
• Configures, manages, and troubleshoots LAN/WAN technologies including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPN solutions, firewalls, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM).
• Provides support for COMSEC equipment, cryptographic devices, TACLANEs, and key management; CHIMERA/HAIPE experience a plus.
• In addition to full technical responsibilities listed above, the Senior Network Administrator will have the opportunity to:
• Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for all network issues at their site, coordinating with theater-level leadership, DISA, higher headquarters, mission partners, and other technical teams.
• Lead and mentor junior technicians, ensuring standardization, proper configuration, and compliance with cybersecurity and operational requirements.
• Track, manage, and report all site-level network issues, degradation events, risks, maintenance actions, and long-term trends to leadership and program management.
• Oversee day-to-day work execution, validate task completion, enforce configuration/change management processes, and maintain accurate operational documentation.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts during outages or network degradation, performing hands-on diagnostics while directing junior personnel when necessary.
• Coordinate cross-discipline support with System Administrators to resolve multi-layered issues and maintain mission continuity.
• Maintain and validate network diagrams, accreditation artifacts, and configuration baselines for the location.
• Assist with planning and execution of network modernization, lifecycle refreshes, and technology upgrades affecting the site.
• Ensure compliance with all DoD, DISA, and EMITS program policies, producing timely and accurate reporting for mission partners and program leadership.​

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The COMSEC / Network Administrator must have:

• Education: BA/BS (or equivalent experience)
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• Required Technical skills:  
  • Must have experience with cryptographic equipment and lifecycle support to include installing, securing and operating government procured COMSEC equipment. 
  • Demonstrated experience as a senior network technician or lead in a DoD or enterprise network environment.
  • Experience configuring Cisco routing/switching technologies, CUCM, VPNs, firewalls, and advanced routing protocols. Knowledge of WAN circuits and experience with MPLS transport.
  • Experience ensuring patch and IAVA compliance across network environments.
  • Experience with TACLANE devices, cryptographic key management, and secure communications.
  • Ability to work independently, remote environment and make rapid decisions during operational events.
  • Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and an international driver’s permit.
  • Must be willing to participate in an on-call schedule to ensure continuous network support.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to interface directly with leadership, mission partners, and stakeholders.
• Security Clearance: Secret Clearance with a T5/SSBI investigation required
• Role Requirements:  
  • Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and an international driver’s permit.
  • Must be willing to participate in an on-call schedule to ensure continuous network support.

• Certifications:  
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification – Required; Computing Environment (CE) Certification ; (CCNA satisfies this requirement.);
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Required;
  • Ability to successfully complete the Cisco Collaboration Core (CLCOR) exam to support VoIP related requests; ITIL v4 Foundation certification – (within 90 days if not held at hire);
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Preferred;
  • Juniper certification or proven Juniper experience highly desired (e.g., JNCIA, JNCIS);
  • IT Project Management certification preferred (Project+, CAPM, PMP);
  • Fiber Optic Association (FOA) or BICSI certification preferred for fiber/ISP/OSP work.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

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

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• 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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