On-Site Network Administrator — Deployed Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Network Administrator (Deployed Support Specialist) to support a defense-focused organization in Newport, Rhode Island, on-site. The role provides direct network, systems, and deployment support to ensure secure and reliable communications for operational missions.

The candidate will install and maintain routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange while coordinating deployment logistics and IA training to meet cyber requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide network guidance during deployment planning and troubleshoot networking issues during operations.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange.
• Support deployed users with hands-on network and computer administration in dynamic environments.
• Assist IA training and support cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Coordinate deployment logistics including hardware/software transport, documentation, equipment accountability, and post-deployment reporting.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Deployment coordination

Network operations

Security concepts

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

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 in Newport, Rhode Island, on-site. The role provides direct network, systems, and deployment support to ensure secure and reliable communications for operational missions.

The candidate will install and maintain routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange while coordinating deployment logistics and IA training to meet cyber requirements.