Deployed Support Specialist (Secret Clearance)

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Deployed Support Specialist to support a U.S. Navy program in Norfolk, VA. The team is seeking an individual who can evaluate network and systems environments, develop technical solutions, and troubleshoot complex technical issues across deployed environments.

Clearance: Secret clearance. Location: Norfolk, VA (100% onsite). This job opens for applications on 10/13/2026. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mission and technical requirements to design secure network and system solutions.
• Plan and implement network, infrastructure, and deployment solutions for USMC operations.
• Test, validate, and optimize configurations to ensure performance, security, and operational readiness.
• Troubleshoot complex network and system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, diagrams, and reports.
• Evaluate technical risks, dependencies, and solution alternatives to support mission objectives.
• Coordinate with government personnel, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure successful deployment and continuity of operations.
• Support Information Assurance (IA) requirements, security controls, and technical training initiatives.
• Manage deployment readiness, including hardware/software validation and technical preparation.
• Support deployment execution, logistics planning, and operational issue resolution.
• Conduct post-deployment reviews, capture lessons learned, and recommend process improvements.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• 4+ years of technical experience supporting network, systems, and infrastructure
• IAT II certification (Security+CE or higher)
• Network certification preferred (CCNA)
• Experience analyzing network and systems requirements and developing or recommending technical solutions for operational environments
• Experience with network architecture, configuration, testing, implementation, and troubleshooting involving routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DNS, Active Directory, Exchange, and related infrastructure
• Experience developing technical documentation, configuration procedures, deployment plans, network diagrams, system requirements, or similar technical documentation

Pay

Total compensation based on experience level - $60,000-$65,000+ based on total years of experience and skill level.

Benefits

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Long-term contract through Zachary Piper Solutions – contract mobility and job stability