Deployed Cisco Network Engineer - Secret Clearance

Piper Companies; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Plan

Holidays

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Deployed Support Specialist to support mission-critical military network operations in Carderock, MD. The role requires an active Secret clearance and expertise in Cisco routing and switching, Active Directory, firewalls, and network security to design, maintain, and optimize enterprise infrastructure.

Responsibilities include L2/L3 routing, configuring Cisco equipment, monitoring performance, documenting configurations, supporting Navy/Marine Corps networks, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in network engineering, network operations, systems support, or technical support.
• Active Secret Security clearance required.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing and switching.
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting Cisco network infrastructure.
• Experience supporting military network environments, preferably Global Navy Marine Corps network operations.
• Knowledge of firewalls, network security principles, and IDS/IPS technologies.
• Experience administering Active Directory environments.
• IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE).
• CCNA certification preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure environments.
• Perform Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing and switching configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Support Global Navy Marine Corps network operations and mission-critical communication systems.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco networking equipment, including routers and switches.
• Monitor network performance and resolve complex infrastructure issues using independent judgment and technical expertise.
• Support and maintain firewall technologies and network security controls.
• Assist with IDS/IPS management and overall network security initiatives.
• Administer and support Active Directory environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, system configurations, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with technical teams to identify infrastructure improvements and recommend strategic solutions.
• Support systems architecture planning and network modernization initiatives.
• Travel as needed to support network operations and project activities.

Skills

Cisco routing & switching

Layer 2/Layer 3 routing

Network troubleshooting

Active Directory administration

Firewall/IDS/IPS knowledge

Network documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE)

CCNA certification

Tools

Cisco routers/switches

Firewall technologies

IDS/IPS systems

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Deployed Support Specialist to support mission-critical military network operations in Carderock, MD. The role requires an active Secret clearance and expertise in Cisco routing and switching, Active Directory, firewalls, and network security to design, maintain, and optimize enterprise infrastructure.

Responsibilities include L2/L3 routing, configuring Cisco equipment, monitoring performance, documenting configurations, supporting Navy/Marine Corps networks, and