Sr. Strategic Network Planner (DoD Secret)

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Sr. Strategic Planner (Network Engineer) to perform Network Engineering support to the United States Army , Pacific level multi-domain and multinational planning, systems integration, and mission planning required by the United States Army in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Location: Honolulu, HI (On-site)

Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret clearance (Must be in place on day one and prior to entry on duty)

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/solutions, and potential risks or resource gaps affecting mission command capabilities.
• Maintain familiarity with all OPLANs involving the customer, aligning planned communications networks for each exercise to an OPLAN.
• Provide recommendations on future and emerging capabilities.
• Develop WAN and LAN architectures based on unit MTOE equipment and GOTS/COTS solutions.
• Document networks, considering redundant nodes, chokepoints, and risks, and subject modifications to the change control board (CCB).
• Collaborate with stakeholders and coalition partners to develop communication plans for exercises.
• Organize disparate units for the implementation of established network plans.
• Lead periodic TIWGs, addressing network and server architectures, communications security, simulation and common operational integration, firewall ports, protocols and services, tactical terminals, spectrum requests, and more.
• Write base orders, signal annexes, and concepts of operation (CONOP) to define mission requirements.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field.
• Active certifications in Security CE and either CISSP or CISM at the start date.
• Minimum of 10 years of IT technical experience, with at least 5 years in IT Management.
• Experience with Army tactical communications systems, Mission Partner Environment enclave, and 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 in developing project/program tasking to support teams and ensure objectives are met with top quality and performance.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with diverse military and civilian stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract.
  
  

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 (based on experience).
• Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, federal holidays, and sick leave as required by law.
  
  

Application Period: Opens on 04/03/2025 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.