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.