COMSEC / Network Administrator

About the role

GDIT is recruiting a COMSEC / Network Administrator to support the mission command readiness of U.S. Army Europe and AFRICOM. The role covers the installation, configuration and maintenance of network infrastructure and cryptographic equipment, and acts as the site's main point of contact for network issues.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain Cisco routers, switches and networking software (current Cisco IOS)
• Configure, manage and troubleshoot LAN/WAN technologies including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPNs, firewalls and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)
• Provide support for COMSEC equipment, cryptographic devices, TACLANEs and key management; CHIMERA/HAIPE experience is a plus
• Serve as the primary point of contact for network issues, coordinating with theater leadership, DISA, higher headquarters and mission partners
• Lead and mentor junior technicians, track and report network issues, risks and maintenance actions, and enforce change management and configuration baselines
• Lead outage troubleshooting, coordinate with System Administrators, and assist with network modernization and upgrades
• Maintain network diagrams, accreditation artifacts and ensure compliance with DoD, DISA and EMITS program policies

Required profile

• Valid U.S. citizenship and a valid U.S. driver's license with an international driver's permit
• Willingness to work an on-call schedule and to travel 25-50% of the time
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and make rapid decisions during operational events
• Strong communication skills and direct interface with leadership and mission partners
• Secret clearance with a T5/SSBI investigation required

Required skills

• Experience with cryptographic equipment and lifecycle support, including government-procured COMSEC equipment
• Senior network technician or lead experience in a DoD or enterprise environment
• Cisco routing/switching, CUCM, VPNs, firewalls, MPLS and WAN circuits
• Patch and IAVA compliance, TACLANE devices and key management
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (CCNA satisfies this); CCNP preferred; CLCOR exam, ITIL v4 within 90 days, and Juniper certifications preferred

What we offer

• Salary range of $85,000 - $115,000, depending on experience, location and contract terms
• Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) with company match, plus paid time off and disability and life insurance
• AI-powered career tool, internal mobility team and a military-friendly workplace