Communications Network Administrator (Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Communication Network Administrator to support a critical DoD program for U.S. Navy in Patuxent River, MD. The customer is seeking a skilled IT specialist to evaluate communication hardware and software, as well as troubleshoot LAN/WAN and other network related problems for an enterprise network.

Clearance: Secret Clearance

Location: Patuxent River, MD (100% onsite)

This job opens for applications on 4/17/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Responsibilities of the Admin:

• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, BAN, and WAN environments, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and secure network operations across multiple locations.
• Coordinate closely with technical teams, site administrators, and end users to support network implementation, maintenance, and issue resolution, serving as a central point of communication across geographically dispersed sites.
• Provide specialized expertise in network performance optimization and configuration, including the integration, testing, and validation of complex, large-scale, computer-integrated network systems to meet organizational and mission requirements.
• Evaluate, deploy, and administer communications hardware and software technologies, conducting assessments to recommend upgrades or enhancements that improve scalability, reliability, and overall network efficiency.

Qualifications of the Admin:

• Bachelors degree in related discipline and 3+ years of relevant experience
• Active Secret Clearance
• Certifications: IAT II (Security+CE, CySA+, etc.), CCNA highly preferred
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Layer 2/3 network routing/switching
• Experience administering communication systems including VOIP, Wireless networks, Cellular, VPN, SaaS, IaaS, etc.
• Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS)
• Experience supporting enterprise military network
• Verbal and written communication skills

Compensation for the Admin:

• Total compensation based on experience level - $65,000-$75,000+ **based on degree and total years of experience**
• Full Benefits: PTO/Holidays, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
• Certification reimbursement
• Contract mobility through Zachary Piper Solutions

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