CLEARED Tier 2 Network Engineer - 172011

Piper Companies; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Manassas, VA is seeking a CLEARED Tier 2 Network Engineer to join a large DoD program onsite. The position is full-time and requires working with LAN/WAN infrastructure, routers, switches, VPN appliances, and security devices.

Responsibilities include monitoring network performance, providing design recommendations, and supporting data center infrastructure while staying current with industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain.
• Experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP routing protocols.
• IAT Level II certification (such as Security+).
• F5 load balancers experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure including routers, switches, VPN appliances, load balancers, and security devices.
• Monitor and optimize network performance using management tools and best practices.
• Provide design feedback and support during engineering meetings for network projects.
• Manage data center network infrastructure and assist with storage and virtualization.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Network engineering

Routing protocols

Clearance eligibility

IAT Level II

Tools

F5 load balancers

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for aCLEARED Tier 2 Network Engineer to join a large DOD program. This is onsite in Manassas, VA and is a full-time position.

Essential Duties of the CLEARED Tier 2 Network Engineer:

• Install, configure, maintain, and optimize LAN and WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, VPN appliances, load balancers, and security devices.
• Monitor and analyze network performance using network management tools, troubleshooting network issues, and optimizing performance based on industry best practices.
• Provide design recommendations, technical feedback, and support during engineering meetings to contribute to the planning and execution of network projects.
• Manage data center network infrastructure, assist with storage and virtualization systems, and collaborate with relevant teams on infrastructure expansion and improvements.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in communications,

Qualifications of the CLEARED Tier 2 Network Engineer:

• 3+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with routing/switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.
• Experience with F5 load balancers is preferred.
• IAT Level II certification (such as Security+)

Compensation for the CLEARED Tier 2 Network Engineer:

• $125,000 - $150,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical,Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law,paid holidays

This job opens for applications on 7/10/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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