Computer Network Defense Administrator (CNDA) w/Top Secret Clearance

Clearance

Current U.S. TOP SECRET clearance required (T5 Investigation). (Elevated/Privileged Access).

Required Qualifications

• Current U.S. TOP SECRET clearance (T5).

Education

• Bachelor of Science/Arts Degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Associate’s degree plus seven (7) years of specialized experience.

Experience

• Four (4) years of experience using and maintaining Network Firewalls, WEB Proxy, and/or IDS/IPS devices.
• Two (2) years of experience with any enterprise network routing/switching device (manufacturer non‑specific).
• Two (2) years direct experience with U.S. military command and control or commercial LAN/WAN communication systems.

Certification

• Network Firewall and/or IDS/IPS certification.
• F5 CA / CTS / CSE.
• Blue Coat Certified Proxy Administrator.
• Cisco CCNA / CCNP / CCIE.
• Cisco CyberOps Professional.

Responsibilities

The Computer Network Defense Administrator protects RCC‑E networks by operating and maintaining firewalls, IPS/IDS, proxies, VPN systems, and security controls to ensure secure, compliant, and uninterrupted DoDIN‑A operations.

The CNDA provides Tier‑III administration and sustainment of the U.S. Army Network and Cyber Operations perimeter and internal cyber‑defense stack—firewalls, IPS/IDS, web proxies, VPNs, and access control lists (ACLs)—to protect and assure the availability of DoDIN‑A services across NIPRNET/SIPRNET and other supported enclaves. The CNDA executes IAVA‑driven updates, enforces DISA STIG configurations, and implements authorized service interruptions (ASIs) and configuration changes without unapproved disruption to operations.

Location

• Wiesbaden, Germany
• Type of environment Office
• Noise level Medium
• Work schedule Monday – Friday day shift; evenings and weekends may be required.
• Travel less than 10%

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds; frequently required to lift up to 25 and up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

U.S. Citizen. Current U.S. TOP SECRET clearance required (T5 Investigation). (Elevated/Privileged Access).

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