On-Site Newport Network Administrator — Deployed Support

ZP Group; 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 in Newport, Rhode Island seeks a Network Administrator (Deployed Support Specialist) to support a defense-focused organization. On-site role, active Secret clearance, CCNA, Security+ CE, and 4+ years of network deployment experience are required.

You will install and maintain routers, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange; provide deployment guidance; assist with IA training; and ensure secure communications for mission-critical operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional network administration and deployed support experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• CCNA or equivalent certification required.
• CompTIA Security+ CE (IAT Level II) required.
• Experience with enterprise networking tech: routers, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, Exchange.

Responsibilities

• Provide network guidance during deployment planning and troubleshoot issues during operations.
• Install, configure, maintain routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, Exchange, and related network infra.
• Support deployed users with hands-on network/admin assistance in dynamic environments.
• Assist IA training initiatives and support cybersecurity compliance.
• Coordinate deployment logistics and post-deployment reporting.

Skills

Deployment coordination

Systems administration

Troubleshooting

Network support

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CCNA

Security+ CE (IAT Level II)

Active Secret Security Clearance

Microsoft or Cisco certifications

Tools

Active Directory

DNS

Exchange

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions in Newport, Rhode Island seeks a Network Administrator (Deployed Support Specialist) to support a defense-focused organization. On-site role, active Secret clearance, CCNA, Security+ CE, and 4+ years of network deployment experience are required.

You will install and maintain routers, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, and Exchange; provide deployment guidance; assist with IA training; and ensure secure communications for mission-critical operations.