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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CDS Network/Systems Administrator - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** €102,000.0 - €138,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Local Area Networks, Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, Routing, Role-Based Access Control, Wide Area Networks, Cisco - **Published:** July 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=84f06beef6a005ae ## About the Role * BA/BS + 5 years' specialized experience OR * MA/MS + 3 years' specialized experience OR * No Degree + 11 years' experience (6 specialized), 5 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | Cisco - Cisco Travel Required ## Description Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Administrator Senior and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. CDS Network/Systems Administrators performs CDS-related network infrastructure and network related duties at the enclave level (AFSCI, AOC SIPRNet, SIPRNet, ACBN and Private ISP) at assigned locations IAW NCDSMO-R-00008-005_01, Department of War (DoW) and National Cross Domain Strategy & Management Office (NCDSMO) "Raise-the-Bar" (RTB) Standards, Version 5.1, dated 9 February 2026. Works and coordinates with other agencies to provide a more resilient infrastructure for the AF enterprise. Builds, operates and maintains communications networks. Maintains CDS-related network infrastructure, and keys/rekeys CDS-relata encryption devices. Configures routers and switches, and firewalls for Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) systems and Virtual Private Network (VPN) concentrators with appropriate network engineering and communications protocols. Coordinates LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements and/or enhancements. Monitors the network utilizing industry leading technologies. Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process. Plans implementation of enhancements. The CDS Network/Systems Administrator performs CDS Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) administrator duties. Associated Certifications: Network/Systems Administrators shall possess and maintain DoWD 8570.01M/DoDD 8140 IAM III certification, as well as possess as a minimum a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification of any type (e.g., Routing and Switching, Security, or Service Provider). LINUX/Trusted LINUX administration certification strongly desired. 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