Deployed Network Engineer - Mission-Critical Ops

Piper Companies; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Deployed Network Support Specialist to support expeditionary communications and network operations within the defense sector. This on-site role is located in Carderock, MD or Golf Port, MS and will provide hands-on network and systems support to deployed units during planning, execution, and post-deployment phases.

You will install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange environments, deliver

Qualifications

• 4+ years of network or systems support in deployed or operational environments.
• Experience with enterprise networking technologies including routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mission-critical settings.
• IATII certification and willingness to obtain CCNA.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Providing network engineering and technical guidance during deployment planning and execution phases
• Installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange environments
• Delivering direct computer and network support to deployed units, including rapid resolution of operational issues
• Supporting Information Assurance (IA) training initiatives and assisting with the D-30 deployment process
• Coordinating logistics for deployment hardware and software, including transportation, import permits, foreign clearances, and post‑deployment documentation

Skills

4+ years experience

Troubleshooting

High tempo environment

Security clearance

Tools

Routers

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

DNS

Active Directory

Exchange

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Deployed Network Support Specialist to support expeditionary communications and network operations within the defense sector. This on-site role is located in Carderock, MD or Golf Port, MS and will provide hands-on network and systems support to deployed units during planning, execution, and post-deployment phases.

You will install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange environments, deliver