On-Site Network Admin - Deployed Ops (Secret)

Piper Companies; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Sick leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Network Administrator (Deployed Support Specialist) to support a defense-focused organization, delivering secure communications for deployed missions. The role is on-site in Newport, Rhode Island, and requires active clearance and DoD-level IT capabilities.

You will install and maintain network infrastructure, support deployed users, and assist IA training while ensuring operational security and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience providing network administration and deployed technical support.
• Experience supporting enterprise networking technologies including routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange.
• Strong troubleshooting, deployment coordination, and systems administration skills in operational environments.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent IAT Level II) required.
• CCNA certification or equivalent network certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide network technical guidance during deployment planning and troubleshooting during operations.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, AD, and Exchange.
• Support deployed users with hands-on computer and network administration in dynamic environments.
• Coordinate deployment logistics and compliance-related activities, including security training.

Skills

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Deployment coordination

Cybersecurity basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft Exchange

DNS

Firewalls / IDS-IPS

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Network Administrator (Deployed Support Specialist) to support a defense-focused organization, delivering secure communications for deployed missions. The role is on-site in Newport, Rhode Island, and requires active clearance and DoD-level IT capabilities.

You will install and maintain network infrastructure, support deployed users, and assist IA training while ensuring operational security and mission readiness.