Deployed Support Specialist

Zachary Piper Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Deployed Support Specialist to support mission-critical network and communications for USMC operations. This on-site role is located at Newport, RI or Pearl Harbor, HI and involves hands-on support for enterprise networking during deployment planning and execution.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of deployed network experience, active Secret clearance, IAT Level II certification, and CCNA or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of deployed network and technical support experience.
• Experience with routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, Exchange, and enterprise networks.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE) required.
• Cisco CCNA or equivalent network certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide network guidance during deployment planning and exercises.
• Configure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, AD, Exchange.
• Coordinate rapid resolution of network and system issues for deployed units.
• Support deployment logistics including equipment, permits, visas, and foreign clearance.
• Develop IA training, post-deployment reviews, and document deployment activities.

Skills

Deployed network support

Deployment planning

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Operational support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Active Directory

Exchange Server

DNS

Firewall administration

Cisco systems

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Deployed Support Specialist to support a company focused on delivering mission-critical network and communications support to U.S. Marine Corps operations worldwide. This position is on-site at Newport, RI or Pearl Harbor, HI. The Deployed Support Specialist will provide technical network guidance during deployment planning and deliver hands‑on support for enterprise networking environments during operational execution. Join a team that directly enables military readiness and ensures reliable communications in dynamic and challenging operational environments.

Responsibilities for the Deployed Support Specialist include:

• Provide network technical advice and support during deployment planning, exercises, and contingency operations.
• Configure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, Exchange, and related network infrastructure.
• Coordinate rapid resolution of network and system issues affecting deployed units.
• Support deployment logistics, including hardware/software identification, transportation coordination, import permits, visas, and foreign country clearance requirements.
• Develop and assist with Information Assurance (IA) training, post-deployment reviews, D-30 process support, and documentation of deployment activities.

Required Qualifications for the Deployed Support Specialist include:

• 4+ years of experience providing deployed network and technical support.
• Experience supporting routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, and enterprise networking environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, deployment planning, documentation, and operational support skills.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• IAT Level II certification required (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent).
• OEM network support certification required, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Microsoft or Cisco operating system/application certification preferred.

Compensation for the Deployed Support Specialist include:

• Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000, depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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