Senior Network Specialist - 172010

Zachary Piper Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Network Specialist to support a large DoD program. The role focuses on testing, configuring, and maintaining LAN/WAN and Internet systems, monitoring network availability, and troubleshooting performance across the network environment.

The ideal candidate has a relevant degree with significant experience or ten years with no degree, and must be able to obtain an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of experience; 10 years with no degree acceptable
• Experience with Cisco routers and switches.
• Must obtain and maintain an active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• IPv6 protocol knowledge required along with Level 3 network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine testing and analysis of network facilities.
• Install, configure, and support LAN/WAN and Internet systems or segments.
• Monitor network to ensure availability for all users and perform maintenance as needed.
• Troubleshoot network systems and performance as necessary.

Skills

Network testing

LAN/WAN

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

6+ years experience

Active clearance (Secret/Top Secret)

Tools

Cisco equipment

IPv6

Level 3 protocols

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a Senior Network Specialist to join a large DOD program in San Diego, CA.

Essential Duties of the Senior Network Specialist:

• Provides routine testing and analysis of network facilities
• Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
• Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
• Troubleshoot network systems and performance as necessary

Qualifications of the Senior Network Specialist:

• Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience, Associates degree and 8 years of experience, or 10 years of experience without a degree
• Experience with Cisco networking equipment such as routers and switches.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with IPv6 protocol is required along with level 3 network protocols

Compensation for the Senior Network Specialist:

• $135,000 - $165,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays

This job opens for applications on 7/10/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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