On-Site Network Administrator for Defense Ops (Secret Clearance)

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 is seeking 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, delivering direct network, systems, and deployment support to ensure secure and reliable communications for operational missions.

The Network Administrator will guide deployment planning, install and maintain routers,

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 Microsoft Exchange.
• Strong troubleshooting, deployment coordination, and systems administration skills in operational environments.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent IAT Level II certification) required.
• OEM network certification required, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Microsoft or Cisco technical certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide network technical guidance during deployment planning and rapidly troubleshoot networking issues during operational execution.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS solutions, DNS, Active Directory, Exchange, and related network infrastructure.
• Support deployed users by providing hands-on computer and network administration assistance in dynamic operational environments.
• Assist with Information Assurance (IA) training initiatives and support compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
• Coordinate deployment logistics including hardware/software transportation, documentation, equipment accountability, foreign clearance requirements, and post-deployment reporting.

Skills

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Deployment coordination

Operational environment experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Active Secret Security Clearance

CompTIA Security+ CE

CCNA

Tools

Active Directory

Exchange

DNS

Routers

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking 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, delivering direct network, systems, and deployment support to ensure secure and reliable communications for operational missions.

The Network Administrator will guide deployment planning, install and maintain routers,