Senior Network Administrator

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) in San Diego, California. This full-time, 100% onsite role is critical in designing, securing, and maintaining complex network environments that support mission-critical testing and operational requirements within a high-stakes Department of Defense environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive engineering and day-to-day operational support for the physical Combined Test Bed (CTB) network environment.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware and software, including routers and switches.
• Perform firmware upgrades, security hardening, STIG compliance, and network performance enhancements.
• Monitor and analyze network performance at both the physical and IP packet levels using enterprise network management tools such as inMON Traffic Sentinel and Zabbix.
• Provide on-call support for network outages during non-business hours, including weekends and holidays, with the ability to be onsite within two hours of notification.
• Establish and maintain connectivity to multi-cloud environments, including AWS and Azure.
• Manage IP address space, VLANs, route tables, Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), and virtual gateways.
• Establish network infrastructure test environments, review test cases, execute testing activities, and document results.
• Maintain corrective action processes to track identified issues, coordinate with vendors, and perform regression testing to validate resolutions.
• Prototype, install, and maintain routing, distribution, firewall, and boundary protection infrastructure with a focus on HPE Aruba and Palo Alto technologies.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot routing protocols including OSPF and BGP.
• Implement and maintain secure tunneling technologies such as IPsec.
• Deploy and manage Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, including Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager.
• Support 802.1X authentication and Zero Trust architectures, including dynamic segmentation initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and testing teams to support mission requirements and network modernization efforts.

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Required Certifications (DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II and a Cisco certification):
  • Security+ CE
  • CySA+
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP)
  • System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant network engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise network architecture, routing, switching, and network security.
• Experience supporting complex DoD or government network environments.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Leave (where required by law)

Pay

Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000 depending on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, 100% onsite role.