Network Administrator

Piper Companies; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Administrator to support an Army intelligence customer under the Army 4200 contract. The contract provides end-to-end enterprise IT services, including data center and network infrastructure that enables critical mission operations.

The role focuses on managing Cisco-based networks, administering Cisco ISE and DNAC, and collaborating with infrastructure, systems, and security teams in a TS/SCI environment to maintain secure, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Experience and expertise in Cisco ISE and Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNAC).
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be eligible for SAP approval/review.

Responsibilities

• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco-based enterprise networks.
• Administer Cisco ISE and DNAC, support routing, switching, VLANs, and network segmentation.
• Maintain secure network operations in a TS/SCI Army intelligence environment.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, systems, and security teams to support mission-critical operations.

Skills

Cisco ISE

Cisco Catalyst Center

Cisco DNAC

Python

PowerShell

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Wireshark

Routing & Switching

Tools

Cisco DNAC

Job description

Network Administrator

Contract type: Contract to Hire

Salary: 135k Max

Location: Newington, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI

Interview Process: Typically, 1 interview: an initial screening followed by one or more technical and leadership-focused interviews. Interviews are generally conducted via audio/video, with potential in-person discussion.

Zachary Piper Solutions are currently seeking a Network Administrator who supports an Army intelligence customer under the Army 4200 contract. The contract's mission is to provide end-to-end enterprise IT services, including support for data center and network infrastructure that enables critical mission operations.

Responsibilities for the Network Administrator include:

• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco-based enterprise networks.
• Administer Cisco ISE and DNAC, support routing, switching, VLANs, and network segmentation.
• Maintain secure network operations in a TS/SCI Army intelligence environment.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, systems, and security teams to support mission-critical operations.

Qualifications for the Network Administrator include:

• Experience and expertise in Cisco ISE and Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNAC).
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be eligible for SAP approval/review.

Compensation for the Network Administrator includes:

• Compensation: $120,000 to $135,000

Keywords:

Network Administrator, Python, PowerShell, AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Data Centers, LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Deployment, Wireshark, Cisco, SolarWinds, Routing, Switching, Load Balancers, Catalyst, Nexus, On-site Position, Newington, Virginia, VA.

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