Deployed Network Engineer — Secret Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k Plan

Holidays

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Deployed Support Specialist to support mission-critical military network operations in Carderock, MD. The role requires an active Secret clearance and involves configuring Cisco equipment, maintaining Active Directory, and ensuring secure, high-performing networks. Travel may be required.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of network experience, IAT II or Security+ CE, CCNA preferred, and a high school diploma or GED. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in network engineering, network operations, systems support, or technical support.
• Active Secret Security clearance 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.
• IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA 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 2/3 routing

Network security

Secret clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cisco networking equipment

Active Directory administration

Firewalls/IDS-IPS

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Deployed Support Specialist to support mission-critical military network operations in Carderock, MD. The role requires an active Secret clearance and involves configuring Cisco equipment, maintaining Active Directory, and ensuring secure, high-performing networks. Travel may be required.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of network experience, IAT II or Security+ CE, CCNA preferred, and a high school diploma or GED. Competitive salary and benefits provided.