On-Site Network Administrator – Deployed Ops (Newport, RI)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Newport, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Network Administrator (Deployed Support Specialist) to support a defense-focused organization providing critical network and communications support for deployed military operations worldwide.

This on-site role is in Newport, Rhode Island, and the Network Administrator will deliver direct network, systems, and deployment support to ensure secure, reliable communications for operational missions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in network administration and deployed technical support.
• Experience with routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange.
• Strong troubleshooting and deployment coordination in operational environments.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• CompTIA Security+ CE (IAT Level II) required.
• CCNA certification required.
• Microsoft or Cisco certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide network guidance during deployment planning and troubleshoot issues during operations.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, AD, and Exchange.
• Support deployed users with hands-on network and computer administration.
• Assist IA training and support cybersecurity compliance.
• Coordinate deployment logistics and post-deployment reporting.

Skills

Network administration

Deployed technical support

Troubleshooting

Deployment coordination

Systems administration

Security best practices

Documentation

Operational communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Active Secret Security Clearance

CompTIA Security+ CE

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

Microsoft or Cisco certifications preferred

Tools

Cisco routers

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

DNS

Active Directory

Exchange

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Network Administrator (Deployed Support Specialist) to support a defense-focused organization providing critical network and communications support for deployed military operations worldwide.

This on-site role is in Newport, Rhode Island, and the Network Administrator will deliver direct network, systems, and deployment support to ensure secure, reliable communications for operational missions.