RF Field Technician (Secret Clearance) (50% travel)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking RF Field Technicians to support the U.S. Navy''s drone network build in San Diego, CA. We are seeking a technician to support the team with the integration and testing of critical network communication systems across various sites globally. Details below:

Clearance: Secret clearance

Location: San Diego, CA (On-site)

Travel: Up to 50% (CONUS/OCONUS)

This job opens for applications on 7/6/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Responsibilities:

• Deliver on-site technical support for podded communication systems
• Serve as a technical liaison to supported military units and elements
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including test plans and procedures
• Configure systems to support testing and prototype development
• Develop troubleshooting guidelines and workaround documentation
• Perform system and subsystem testing
• Review system specifications and provide feedback on development, testing, and network documentation
• Install and configure Windows and Linux servers and capture, deploy, and manage system images
• Manage and maintain DNS, Exchange, and Active Directory services
• Administer virtual environments
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure-such as switches, servers, and firewalls-and resolve network issues

Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance (highly preferred)
• Bachelors degree with 4+ years of relevant network communications, test, and integration experience
• Must be willing to travel up to 70% of the time (CONUS/OCONUS)
• Tactical Data Link familiarity (e.g. CDL, TTNT, L-16, SADL, etc.) required.
• Live field testing, experience with military communication systems required.
• Working knowledge on network security devices (e.g. firewall, NGFW, IPS, IDS)
• Working knowledge on event management systems.

Compensation:

• Total compensation based on experience level - $105,000-$140,000+
• Full Benefits: PTO, Holidays, 401K, Medical Dental Vision coverage, Certification Reimbursement

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