Network Specialist

Zachary Piper, LLC; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401K

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Specialist to support mission-critical network operations for the Department of the Navy. This on-site role is located at Patuxent River, MD, and includes network engineering, deployment support, and cybersecurity-focused initiatives.

You will install, configure, and troubleshoot routers, firewalls, DNS, AD, Exchange, and other enterprise networking components, provide guidance during deployments, and coordinate logistics to ensure secure, reliable

Qualifications

• 2+ years of deployed network or operational IT support experience.
• Experience with Cisco networking environments (routers, switches, firewalls, DNS, AD, Exchange).
• Active IAT II Certification and Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide network guidance during deployments and exercises.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, AD, and Exchange servers.
• Support deployed units with reliable connectivity and rapid issue resolution.
• Coordinate deployment logistics and asset recovery.

Skills

Cisco networking

Network troubleshooting

Operational IT support

Education

IAT II Certification

Active Secret Clearance

Tools

Active Directory

Exchange Server

DNS

Firewall Administration

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Specialist to support a company focused on mission-critical network operations, deployment support, and cybersecurity initiatives within the federal defense sector. This position is on-site at Patuxent River, MD. The Network Specialist will provide direct network engineering, deployment, and technical support for operational environments supporting Department of the Navy missions through 2028. This is an opportunity to support deployed operations and ensure secure, reliable communications for mission-essential activities.

Responsibilities for the Network Specialist include:

• Provide network technical guidance and support during the planning and execution phases of deployments and exercises
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS solutions, DNS, Active Directory, Exchange, and other enterprise network infrastructure
• Support deployed units with computer and network operations, ensuring reliable connectivity and rapid issue resolution
• Coordinate deployment logistics, including hardware and software requirements, travel documentation, equipment transportation, post-deployment reporting, and asset recovery

Required Qualifications for the Network Specialist include:

• 2+ years of experience providing deployed network or operational IT support
• Experience supporting Cisco networking environments, including routers, switches, firewalls, DNS, AD, Exchange, IDS/IPS and related technologies
• Active IAT II Certification
• Active Secret Clearance
• OEM certification preferred (CCNA, JNCIA, ...)

Compensation for the Network Specialist includes:

Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick leave as required by law

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