Network Specialist

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Specialist to support a company focused on mission-critical network operations, deployment support, and cybersecurity initiatives within the federal defense sector. This position is on-site at Fallon, NV . The Network Specialist will be responsible for network configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and integration to ensure reliable connectivity across geographically distributed sites on a program supporting Department of the Navy missions through 2028., * Evaluate, configure, administer, and troubleshoot LAN/BAN/WAN network infrastructure and related hardware/software

• Support network engineering, configuration, integration, and testing of complex, large-scale network environments
• Perform network troubleshooting and resolve connectivity, performance, and infrastructure issues
• Coordinate network conversions, migrations, and cutovers across multiple sites and stakeholders
• Install, configure, maintain, and optimize network hardware and software
• Collaborate with engineering teams, site personnel, and network operations to maintain reliable enterprise connectivity, Keywords : Network Specialist, Network Support Engineer, Cisco Networking, CCNA, Cisco Certification, Layer 2 Routing, Layer 3 Switching, Network Administration, Network Operations, Secret Clearance, Department of the Navy Support, Active Directory, DNS, Exchange Server, Firewall Administration, IDS, IPS, Information Assurance, Deployment Support, Network Troubleshooting, Enterprise Networking, Router Configuration, Switch Configuration, Cybersecurity Support, On-Site Network Engineer, Carderock MD, Federal IT Support, Defense Networking, Microsoft Certification, Network Infrastructure, Operational IT Support, Travel Required, Secure Communications, Systems Support Engineer, Network Technician, Mission-Critical Networks

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering, network administration, or enterprise network support
• Experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting LAN/BAN/WAN environments
• Experience with network hardware, software, infrastructure integration, and network testing
• OEM network certification preferred (CCNA, JNCIA, …)
• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field

• Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick leave as required by law