ParsonsKellogg · 1 day ago
ABAD Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Engineer **This position is located at Ramstein AB, Germany (International Assignment) *NO REMOTE WORK**
US - Remote (Any Location)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$101K/yr - $177K/yr
8+ years expParsonsKellogg is seeking a talented Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will support the lifecycle of a CDS, contributing to engineering, integration, and cyber-security assessment for DoD information-sharing environments across multiple security domains.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing DoD-compliant CDS architectures for data transfer, multi-enclave integration, and coalition/interoperability use cases
Producing DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) artifacts, CONOPS, and system engineering documentation
Applying NCDSMO RTB requirements, to include:
Security Design Specifications (SDS/ADS)
CDS Security Requirements Guides (SRG)
Cross Domain Solution Security Requirements (CDSSR)
Engineering trusted data filters, guards, sanitizers, and validation rules for structured and unstructured data types
Evaluating and engineering CDS solutions such as Radiant Mercury, OWL, Everfox HSG, Cloud-based CDS services, TACDS, and other custom high-assurance designs
Deploying CDS technologies across DoD enclaves
Providing engineering oversight in support of the integration of CDS systems with DoD boundary defense components: firewalls, IPS, ACAS, HBSS/EDR, STIG-hardened hosts, and PKI/CAC
Providing engineering oversight in support of the implementation DoD patch, configuration, and change management processes (IAVM, SCAP, STIGs)
Providing engineering oversight in support of the development of automated deployment and configuration solutions using DevSecOps tooling (Ansible, GitLab CI/CD) where mission appropriate
Providing engineering oversight in support of the full Risk Management Framework
Provide engineering support for CDS operations in enterprise and tactical DoD environments
Troubleshoot cross-domain data flows, guard failures, filtering issues, policy file conflicts, and enclave routing challenges
Maintain operational documentation (SOPs, runbooks, CM checklists, architecture baselines)
Provide mission support for exercises, deployments, and real-world operations involving multi-domain information sharing
Participate in and/or coordinate with Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) activities, threat response, and DoD incident handling as it relates to CDS
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineer, Information Security with 8+ years of equivalent DoD experience, OR; An associate's degree plus 7+ years of recent specialized experience, OR; A major certification plus 7+ years of recent specialized experience, OR; 11+ years of specialized or military experience in lieu of a degree
Network protocols, routing, and enclave boundary security experience
Linux, RHEL, SELinux, virtualization experience
Strong written communication for formal DoD documentation
Ability to brief senior military, government leadership, and technical stakeholders
Ability to work in a structured, high-compliance environment with tight security controls, as well as unstructured, tactical environments with developing security controls
Collaborative, adaptable, and mission-oriented mindset
Hands-on experience designing, configuring, or supporting DoD CDS technologies
DoDI 8540.01 (Cross Domain Policy)
DoDI 8510.01 (RMF)
NCDSMO RTB guidance & testing requirements
NIST 800-53 controls relevant to CDS (AC-4, AC-17, AU-2/6/12, SC-7, SC-18, SI-3/4/7, etc.)
DoD cyber tools (ACAS, HBSS/EDR, Splunk, Elastic, Wireshark)
Active Secret clearance is required
Preferred
Experience supporting CDS in the Defense Intelligence Enterprise or National Intelligence environments
Experience with air-gapped network architectures and tactical CDS deployments
Advanced security certifications: CISSP, CASP+, CEH, GCIH, GCED, GCIA, CCSP
Self-starter utilizing your Linux and scripting expertise to support and field critical customer driven requirements, enabling secure data transfer
Utilize interpersonal skills to engage directly with the customer to provide advanced design, analysis, and implementation of cross domain solution software
Review, analyze and define requirements, design integrated solutions, implement cross domain technologies, integrate multiple tools across multiple disciplines, and perform formal security and functional testing
Leverage standard networking concepts to support the design and implementation of networked systems to include failover, co-op, and load balancing as well as interoperability with other components within the enterprise
Working knowledge of programming logic and methodologies (e.g., regular expressions)
Demonstrate competency working hands-on in Linux based environments, troubleshooting on-site technical issues, using, and configuring the vendor specific solutions to deliver critical customer driver requirements
Demonstrate competency in working on complex network environments, troubleshooting issues, designing and implemented failover capabilities and validating interoperability with other components within the enterprise
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Company
ParsonsKellogg
ParsonsKellogg has stood apart in the $20 billion promotional products industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
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2025-08-05
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