Computer Network Defense Administrator

Responsibilities & Qualifications:
**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

**Clearance**

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

**Education**
- Bachelor of Science/Arts Degree in Engineering or Computer Science **OR**

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, or
- F5: CA / CTS / CSE, or
- Blue Coat Certified Proxy Administrator, or
- Cisco: CCNA / CCNP / CCIE, or
- 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.

Overview:
The Computer Network Defense Administrator (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.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

Additional Job Information:
**WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Locations: On-Site, Wiesbaden, Germany
- Type of environment: Office
- Noise level: Medium
- Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
- Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The 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).

**OTHER DUTIES**

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, p