IT Specialist Senior

IT Specialist Senior –
Zachary Piper Solutions

Onsite at Quantico, VA, operating Sunday–Wednesday shifts (2 pm ‑ 12 am) with alternate Wednesdays remote. This role supports a secure enterprise network system for a Department of Defense client, ensuring 24/7 operational readiness.

• Monitor, operate, and maintain MCEN network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls, in a Tier II/III capacity.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, optimization, and performance management across IP‑based services (DNS, DHCP, routing protocols).
• Support network transport and security operations, including VPNs, IDS/IPS, load balancing, and vulnerability remediation.
• Design, implement, and oversee network upgrades and new installations, coordinating closely with cybersecurity teams.
• Sustain and recover enterprise, regional, and local network operations to ensure continuous mission availability.

• 10+ years of IT experience, with flexibility for equivalent hands‑on, non‑traditional experience.
• Strong experience in network administration, routing, switching, and troubleshooting, including Cisco environments (Fortinet and/or Juniper preferred).
• Experience supporting enterprise network security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network hardening.
• Bachelor’s degree (may be waived indefinitely with sufficient experience).
• Active Secret Clearance.
• IAT Level II certification required (IAT III, IAM II, or IAM III also acceptable per DoD 8570).
• Desired:
  • CCNA or CCNP certification (may be required within 6–12 months).
  • Prior Marine Corps or military experience.

• Salary Range: $95,000 (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave (where required by law)

Job opens for applications on 12/29. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.