Communications Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Sick leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Communications Network Engineer Senior to design, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN networks for a federal defense organization on-site in Norfolk, VA or Washington, DC.

The role emphasizes Cisco networking, system migrations, and DoD security compliance, requires 5+ years of experience and an Active Secret Clearance; salary is competitive with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years managing enterprise network environments.
• Hands-on LAN/WAN experience and Cisco device configuration.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, WAN, and campus networks.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize Cisco routers and switches.
• Analyze network performance and resolve connectivity issues.
• Support network integrations for large-scale systems.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and tech refreshes.
• Coordinate with users, admins, engineers, and remote sites for changes.

Skills

Cisco Networking

LAN/WAN experience

5+ years exp

IAT II

Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco gear

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Communications Network Engineer Senior to support a federal defense organization focused on enterprise collaboration, workflow automation, and mission-critical business systems. This position is on-site in Norfolk, VA or Washington, DC. The Communications Network Engineer Senior will be responsible for designing, administering, troubleshooting, & maintaining enterprise network environments across LAN/BAN/WAN. This role supports large-scale, integrated network environments & requires hands‑on expertise with Cisco networking technologies, network performance optimization, system migrations, & enterprise communications infrastructure supporting secure government operations.

Responsibilities of the Communications Network Engineer Senior include:

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, BAN, and WAN network environments supporting mission‑critical operations
• Configure, monitor, and optimize Cisco network infrastructure including routers, switches, and related network devices
• Analyze network performance, identify connectivity issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure system availability and reliability
• Support network integration efforts involving complex, large‑scale computer and communications systems
• Plan, coordinate, and execute network upgrades, migrations, cutovers, and technology refresh initiatives
• Coordinate with end users, system administrators, engineering teams, and remote sites to support network changes and operational requirements
• Perform network testing, validation, and troubleshooting during deployment and sustainment activities
• Monitor network health and performance utilizing enterprise management and diagnostic tools
• Implement network configurations in accordance with DoD security requirements and operational standards
• Support incident response and outage resolution efforts across geographically dispersed environments
• Maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, technical documentation, and change management records
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and compliant network operations

Qualifications of the Communications Network Engineer Senior include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience administering & supporting enterprise network environments
• Hands‑on experience supporting LAN/WAN & large‑scale integrated network infrastructures
• Strong experience configuring & troubleshooting Cisco networking equipment including routers & switches
• Experience performing network performance analysis, diagnostics, & problem resolution
• Experience supporting network migrations, conversions, cutovers, & infrastructure upgrades
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, switching technologies, VLANs, & network architecture principles
• CCNA certification or equivalent OEM network support certification
• IATII certification
• Active Secret Clearance

Compensation for the SharePoint / Power Platform Developer include:

• Salary Range: $90,000-95,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law