Deployed Support Specialist (Secret Clearance)

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. Details below:

Clearance: Secret clearance 

Location: Norfolk, VA (100% onsite)

This job opens for applications on 10/13/2026 Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date    

Responsibilities of the Deployed Support Specialist:   

• 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 of the Deployed Support Specialist:  

• 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

Compensation of the Deployed Support Specialist:  

• Total compensation based on experience level - $60,000-$65,000+ based on total years of experience and skill level
• Full Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k
• Long-term contract through Zachary Piper Solutions – contract mobility and job stability

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