Strategic Network Planner (Top Secret)

ZP Group•Honolulu, HI

46d•$130,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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