Deployment Network Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a Deployment Network Engineer in Springfield, Virginia. The role involves supporting design and deployment of customer network systems, configuring and troubleshooting devices, and creating technical documentation in collaboration with Microsoft and customer personnel.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3–5 years of network engineering, expertise in Layer 2/3, cloud networking (ExpressRoute, Azure Virtual Networks) and network security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience; 3–5 years in network engineering.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting network devices and working within CLI environments.
• Experience with Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols and network design for efficiency and resiliency.
• Understanding of cloud networking technologies, including ExpressRoute, Azure Virtual Networks, and hybrid environments.
• Understanding of Layer 1 technologies: cable management, circuits, CPE, Telco, Demarcation.
• Experience creating network diagrams, rack elevations, and cable drawings.
• Understanding of network security appliances, methodologies, and traffic management.
• Familiarity with WAN and routing technologies: BGP, MPLS, SD‑WAN.
• Valid driver's license and passport.
• Approximately 50% travel to locations outside the local area.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, deployment, and implementation of customer network systems and infrastructure.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain network devices, including applying patches and configuration changes.
• Support infrastructure design activities and develop technical documentation for customer systems and objectives.
• Create and maintain network diagrams, rack elevations, and cable drawings.
• Work with Microsoft and customer personnel to support technical strategies, network operations, and control objectives.

Skills

Network design

Network deployment

Network configuration

Cloud networking

Network security

WAN technologies

BGP

MPLS

SD‑WAN

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ExpressRoute

Azure Virtual Networks

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a Deployment Network Engineer. Responsibilities may include supporting network design and deployment activities, configuring and troubleshooting network devices, developing technical documentation, implementing customer network systems, and supporting technical strategies and objectives alongside Microsoft and customer personnel. This is a direct placement role located in Springfield, Virginia. The Deployment Network Engineer is expected to have experience in network engineering, network deployment, network configuration, cloud networking, and network security. This is a great opportunity to support mission‑critical network infrastructure and deployment efforts.

Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility

Responsibilities for the Deployment Network Engineer:

• Assist with the design, deployment, and implementation of customer network systems and infrastructure.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain network devices, including applying patches and configuration changes.
• Support infrastructure design activities and develop technical documentation for customer systems and objectives.
• Create and maintain network diagrams, rack elevations, and cable drawings.
• Work with Microsoft and customer personnel to support technical strategies, network operations, and control objectives.

Required Qualifications for the Deployment Network Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience and 3-5 years of experience in network engineering.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting network devices and working within CLI environments.
• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols and network design for efficiency and resiliency.
• Understanding of cloud networking technologies, including ExpressRoute, Azure Virtual Networks, and hybrid networking environments.
• Understanding of Layer 1 technologies, including cable management, cable types, media converters, circuits, CPE, Telco, and Demarcation.
• Experience creating network diagrams, rack elevations, and cable drawings.
• Understanding of network security appliances, network security methodologies, and traffic management.
• Familiarity with WAN and routing technologies, including BGP, MPLS, and SD‑WAN.
• Valid driver's license and passport required.
• ~50% travel to locations outside the local area

Compensation for the Deployment Network Engineer:

• Salary range: $120,000 - $170,000 *depending on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(k)/retirement plan, paid time off, and maternity/paternity leave.

This job opens for applications on 8/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.