IT Specialist Senior

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a IT Specialist Senior to to support a company focused on secure enterprise network systems within the Department of Defense, located Onsite in Quantico, VA, Sunday-Wednesday | 2pm - 12am Shifts (every other Wednesday remote). The IT Specialist Senior will monitor, troubleshoot, integrate, and maintain network Point of Presence (PoP) architecture, ensuring 24/7 operational readiness and security of mission-critical systems. This role directly supports the defense of one of the largest enterprise networks in the world, enabling secure communications for hundreds of thousands of users worldwide.

Responsibilities of the IT Specialist Senior:

• 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.

Qualifications for the IT Specialist Senior:

• 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.

Compensation for the IT Specialist Senior:

• Salary Range: $95,000 *depending on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law

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

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