Communications Network Engineer - 1

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

Job summary

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

The role requires hands-on Cisco networking expertise, TCP/IP knowledge, and DoD-security compliant operations; CCNA and IAT II are preferred, and an active Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience administering and supporting enterprise networks.
• Hands-on with LAN/WAN, Cisco routers and switches.
• Active Secret clearance and IAT II certification.
• CCNA or equivalent OEM network certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, BAN, and WAN networks supporting mission-critical operations.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize Cisco routers, switches, and related devices.
• Analyze network performance, identify connectivity issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure availability.
• 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.
• Perform network testing, validation, and troubleshooting during deployment and sustainment activities.
• Maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, documentation, and change management records.

Skills

LAN/WAN admin

Cisco networking

Network performance analysis

Troubleshooting

Security compliance

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Network monitoring tools

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. 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