Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Engineer

Description

The company is a global technology and professional services firm with about 26,000 staff in more than 50 countries, serving US government, defense and intelligence agencies in AI, cloud, cyber and software.

This full-time, on-site role supports USAREUR-AF G6 Joint Coalition Network Division (JCND) in secure, multi-directional information sharing across security boundaries using high-assurance Cross Domain Solutions.

You will deploy, configure, administer and maintain these systems, and the work directly affects the partner's mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage or support the integration, administration and lifecycle of the 3 cross domain products across multi-level classified enclaves such as NIPRNet, SIPRNet and MPN.
• Work with operators, government stakeholders, cybersecurity staff and technical staff to define cross-domain exchange needs, then build and test custom security rulesets.
• Cut manual effort and keep transfer latency low through automation, policy tuning, data validation and ongoing process improvement.
• Install, configure, integrate, patch and administer the 3 products across physical, virtualized and hybrid environments.
• Use hardware enforcement such as data diodes and high assurance guards, work within hardened operating systems, and use SIEM logs for auditing.
• Keep the systems compliant with NCDSMO standards so the Authority to Operate stays in place.

Requirements

• Technical training, certification or degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, software development or engineering, cyber security, data analytics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of systems engineering or administration experience supporting DoD-approved Cross Domain Solutions.
• Ability to administer and harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux and legacy Solaris, and to configure and troubleshoot SELinux policies, labeling and mandatory access controls.
• Strong scripting in Bash, Python or Perl to automate file movements, validate structured formats and parse system audit logs.
• Basic understanding of networking principles.
• Deep knowledge of data serialization formats and protocols, including XML, JSON, CSV, PDF and tactical formats such as Link 16, USMTF, NITF, MPEG, TENA and DIS.
• Proficiency with the vendor's central management console for configuration deployment, health and status monitoring.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, required. Highly preferred: CISSP, CASP+, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).
• Active TS/SCI clearance required to start.
• US citizenship required.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex security boundaries, rulesets and risk assessments to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Direct experience with the NCDSMO Raise the Bar (RTB) compliance guidelines.
• Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253) to help draft and maintain SSPs, SCTMs and ConOps.
• Experience preparing for and supporting independent Lab-Based Security Assessments (LBSA) and Site-Based Security Assessments (SBSA) to obtain an Authority to Operate.
• TESA requirement: a bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience; or an associate's degree plus 7 years; or a major certification plus 7 years; or 11 years of recent specialized experience.

Conditions

Regular, full-time position, on-site in Wiesbaden, Germany, international assignment.

40 scheduled hours per week.

Travel of less than 10%.

Likely salary range $114,750 to $155,250, set by experience, location and possibly contract terms, and may fall outside this range.

International total compensation varies by tax, social security, immigration status and location, and may include allowances, premium uplifts, or relocation and transport benefits above the base range.

Identity verification uses biometrics and AI; you must be on camera in virtual interviews, your photo may be taken, and by proceeding you authorize use of your biometric data for verification and security.

Equal opportunity employer for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) with pre- and post-tax contributions up to IRS limits and a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible and paid time off for vacation, sickness, personal time, holidays, parental, military, bereavement and jury duty.
• Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel accident insurance, provided or available.
• An AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• An internal mobility team to help you reach your career goals.
• A military-friendly workplace.