Onsite Network Administrator for Deployed Ops (Secret)

ZP Group; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include deploying and troubleshooting routers, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, Exchange, and IA compliant infrastructure, with emphasis on deployment planning and rapid issue resolution.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional network administration and deployed 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 required; Active Secret Clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent IAT Level II) required; CCNA and Microsoft/Cisco certs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide network guidance during deployment planning and troubleshoot issues during operations.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support routers, firewalls, DNS, AD, Exchange, and related network infra.
• Support deployed users with hands-on network administration in dynamic environments.
• Assist IA training initiatives and ensure cybersecurity compliance.
• Coordinate deployment logistics including hardware/software transport and reporting.

Skills

Network Administration

Troubleshooting

Deployment Coordination

IA Training

Security Clearance

Deployment planning

Education

Active Secret Security Clearance

CCNA Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Active Directory

Exchange Server

DNS

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

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

Responsibilities include deploying and troubleshooting routers, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, Exchange, and IA compliant infrastructure, with emphasis on deployment planning and rapid issue resolution.