Mission-Critical Network Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Plan

Holidays

PTO

Sick leave as required by law

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, hands-on Cisco routing and switching, AD administration, and firewall/IDS/IPS expertise to sustain secure, high‑performing networks.

The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure, travel as needed, and contribute to modernization initiatives within a highly regulated

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in network engineering, network operations, or technical support.
• Active Secret Security clearance required.
• Experience with Layer 2/Layer 3 routing and switching.
• Hands-on experience configuring Cisco network infrastructure.
• Experience supporting military networks (Navy/Marine Corps) preferred.
• Knowledge of firewalls and network security principles.
• Experience administering Active Directory environments.
• IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
• CCNA or equivalent 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 with independent judgment.
• 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 procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to identify infrastructure improvements and strategic solutions.
• Support systems architecture planning and network modernization initiatives.
• Travel as needed to support network operations and project activities.

Skills

Cisco routing & switching

Network troubleshooting

Independent problem solving

Travel readiness

Active Secret clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CCNA (preferred)

Active Directory

IDS/IPS technologies

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, hands-on Cisco routing and switching, AD administration, and firewall/IDS/IPS expertise to sustain secure, high‑performing networks.

The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure, travel as needed, and contribute to modernization initiatives within a highly regulated