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# Computer Network Defense Administrator

- **Company:** Strategic Inc
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Proxy Servers, Computer Networks, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Routing, Wide Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cyber Warfare, Cisco
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9157140/computer-network-defense-administrator

## About the Role

Required Education / Experience Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Science, Business Administration, or Mathematics plus three (3) years of specialized experience; or an Associate's degree plus seven (7) years of specialized experience; or a major certification plus seven (7) years of specialized experience; or eleven (11) years of specialized experience.

Required Specialized Certification Network Firewall and/or Integrated Detection/Prevention Systems certification; or F5-CA; F5-CTS; F5-CSE; BCCPA; CCNA; CCNP (any); CCIE (any); or Cisco CyberOps Professional.

Required Specialized Experience Four (4) years of experience using and maintaining network firewalls, web proxy, and/or IDS/IPS devices; two (2) years of experience with enterprise network routing/switching devices; and two (2) years of direct experience with U.S. military command and control or commercial LAN/WAN communication systems. Experience may be concurrent

## Description

Administer and maintain network firewalls, web proxy services, and IDS/IPS technologies. * Support enterprise network routing and switching devices. * Troubleshoot and sustain secure LAN/WAN communications in mission environments. * Maintain network security capabilities supporting defensive cyber operations.


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