Network Systems Administrator

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Systems Administrator to support a company focused on delivering secure enterprise communications, network operations, and mission-critical IT infrastructure services for federal defense and national security environments. This position is on-site in Fort Meade, MD. The Network Systems Administrator will provide network engineering, systems administration, and operational support for a large-scale IP messaging and communications transport network. Join a mission that directly supports critical national security operations by ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise network infrastructure.

Responsibilities for the Network Systems Administrator include:

• Perform network integration, testing, implementation, and security engineering support across enterprise network environments.
• Develop and maintain STIG-compliant network configurations, SOPs, TTPs, and Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs).
• Support network operations through troubleshooting, incident escalation, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, IPS devices, load balancers, and other enterprise networking technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure operational readiness and successful deployment of new network solutions.

Required Qualifications for the Network Systems Administrator include:

• 4+ years of experience engineering, deploying, and troubleshooting enterprise network environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routing, switching, and security technologies, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs, VLANs, VoIP, multicast, and enterprise firewall solutions.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, defense-in-depth architecture, IP addressing, technical documentation, and customer-facing communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of relevant experience, Master's degree and 2-6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Security+ or other DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required (or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe).

Compensation for the Network Systems Administrator include:

Salary Range: $80,000

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 8/4/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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