Deployed Defense Network Administrator — On‑Site RI

Zachary Piper Solutions; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Network Administrator (Deployed Support Specialist) to support a defense-focused organization, providing critical network and communications support for deployed operations worldwide. This on-site role in Newport, Rhode Island requires hands-on administration of routers, firewalls, DNS, AD, Exchange, and IA training execution to maintain secure communications.

Candidates should have 4+ years of network experience, active Secret clearance, and CCNA or equivalent

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience providing network administration and deployed technical support.
• Experience supporting enterprise networking technologies including routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange.
• Strong troubleshooting, deployment coordination, and systems administration skills in operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide network technical guidance during deployment planning and troubleshoot networking issues during operational execution.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, Exchange, and related network infrastructure.
• Support deployed users with hands-on computer and network administration in dynamic environments.
• Assist with Information Assurance training and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Coordinate deployment logistics including hardware/software transportation, documentation, equipment accountability, and post-deployment reporting.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Deployment coordination

Operational systems administration

Security clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cisco CCNA

Microsoft Exchange

DNS administration

CompTIA Security+ CE

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Network Administrator (Deployed Support Specialist) to support a defense-focused organization, providing critical network and communications support for deployed operations worldwide. This on-site role in Newport, Rhode Island requires hands-on administration of routers, firewalls, DNS, AD, Exchange, and IA training execution to maintain secure communications.

Candidates should have 4+ years of network experience, active Secret clearance, and CCNA or equivalent