CLEARED Tier 3 Network Engineer

Piper Companies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k with ADP

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick Leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a CLEARED Tier 3 Network Engineer to join a large DOD/DOE program in Washington DC. This on-site, full-time role requires active TS clearance and hands-on experience with LAN/WAN, routing and switching, and security devices.

You will install, monitor, and optimize infrastructure, support data center networks, and collaborate with engineering teams. A Top Secret eligible certification and 4+ years in network engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience with routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• F5 load balancers experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and optimize LAN and WAN infrastructure including routers and switches.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to improve reliability.
• Provide design input and support during engineering meetings for network projects.
• Manage and assist data center network infrastructure and related systems.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Network performance monitoring

LAN/WAN infrastructure

Education

IAT Level II certification (Security+)

Tools

F5 Load Balancers

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for aCLEARED Tier 3 Network Engineer to join a large DOD and DOE program. This is onsite in Washington DC and is a full-time position.

Essential Duties of the CLEARED Tier 3 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 3 Network Engineer:

• 4+ 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 3 Network Engineer:

• $140,000 - $180,000 (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.