Strategic Network Planner (Top Secret)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Strategic Network Planner to provide expert-level planning and advisory support for joint-level network architectures in the Asia-Pacific region. This role involves designing, documenting, and briefing network solutions that align with operational plans (OPLANs) and mission requirements for exercises and real-world operations.

Location: Ft. Shafter, Hawaii

Clearance Requirement: Top Secret

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise and manage networks and information systems for force projection in support of exercises and real-world missions

• Prepare and brief senior leaders on network architectures, integration challenges, and potential risks or resource gaps

• Maintain familiarity with all OPLANs and align planned communications networks for each exercise

• Provide recommendations on future and emerging capabilities

• Develop WAN and LAN architectures based on unit MTOE equipment and GOTS/COTS solutions

• Document networks considering redundancy, chokepoints, and risks; submit modifications to the Change Control Board (CCB)

• Collaborate with stakeholders and coalition partners to develop communication plans for exercises

• Organize disparate units for implementation of established network plans

• Lead periodic TIWGs addressing network/server architectures, communications security, simulation integration, firewall ports, protocols, tactical terminals, and spectrum requests

• Write base orders, signal annexes, and CONOPs to define mission requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar field
• Active certifications at start date:
• Clearance: Top Secret
• Security+ CE
• CISSP or CISM
• Minimum of 10 years of IT technical experience, including at least 5 years in IT management
• Experience with:
• Army tactical communications systems
• Mission Partner Environment enclave
• OPLANs
• Ability to conduct joint-level network planning
• Ability to travel OCONUS within the Asia-Pacific region as required
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience tracking and reporting project status
• Advanced experience developing project/program tasking to support teams and ensure objectives are met
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse military and civilian stakeholders
• U.S. Citizenship required

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification
• 4–6 years of network engineering experience
• Familiarity with routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and associated networking protocols (SNMP, SMTP, POP, IMAP, HTTP, HTTPS)
• Experience with systems administration including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Compensation:

• Salary: $130,000 - $155,000 (based on experience and education)
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), 20 days paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave

Application Period: Opens on 11/04/2025, and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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