Network Security Specialist

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Security Specialist. The selected candidate will be responsible for analysis, administration, and support of voice, video, and data communications networks at the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC PAC) on-site in San Diego, CA . This position requires an Active Secret Clearance and an active IAT Level II certification .

Requirements and Duties Include:

• Perform system administration and maintain operations of ESS servers (ePolicy Orchestrator/Agent Handlers)
• Maintain ESS compliance with DISA, US Cyber Command, JFHQ DoDIN and Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command operations orders (OPORDs), Fragmentary orders (FRAGOs), Change Tasking Orders (CTOs), and other DoD configuration compliance requirements
• Execute and monitor the progress of software deployments, upgrades, and installation of Trellix Agent, ENS Threat Prevention, ENS Firewall, DLP and other ESS security modules to host computers
• Provide performance tuning to systems and troubleshoot ESS components which span a large and complex environment
• Configure, test and deploy ESS policies based on STIG requirements
• Experience building queries, dashboards, and reports
• Create exceptions and/or exclusions within ENS Threat Prevention policies as needed
• Provide OS level support for Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator software configuration and updates
• Troubleshoot product deployment issues on host systems
• Create, test and implement DLP policies for device control and data protection
• Brief leadership regarding compliance as needed
• Work effectively independently as well as within a team environment
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability and willingness to take on new challenge

Security Clearance Level:

• Active Secret Clearance

Required Skills and Abilities:

• 5-7 years of related experience
• Must have IAT Level II Certification (CCNA, Security+CE, CySA+, etc.)
• Must have a DoD issued ESS Certification
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• VMWare Experience
• Windows Server 2016 or higher experience
• Microsoft SQL Server experience
• Linux experience
• Experience applying DISA STIGs/Security Patches
• Strong writing skills with SOP and Policy development relevant to ESS

Compensation Includes:

• $125,000 - $145,000 *depending on experience*
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law

This post opens on 7/18/25 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the posting date

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